as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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1
as in complementing
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in marrying
to give in marriage
they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family
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as in meeting
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matching
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Copy her style by wearing them with a matching jean jacket for a double denim look, or style them with everything from sweaters to T-shirts.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
Players who matching all five winning numbers score the Idaho Cash lottery jackpot.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Kylie Jenner was spotted in Tuscany embracing the look with a scarf tied over white pants and a matching bra top.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Copy her style by wearing them with a matching jean jacket for a double denim look, or style them with everything from sweaters to T-shirts.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
There are prizes for matching three to six numbers.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
Players who matching all five winning numbers score the Idaho Cash lottery jackpot.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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There haven’t been any similar incidents recently, Azarcon said, but the Police Department wanted to draw attention to potential risks as graduation season nears.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Glass vases with pink orchids were placed throughout the presentation space, complementing the earthy tones and bright accents in Zimbalist's designs.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The overall look of the dress created an intriguing sartorial moment and methodical approach, complementing the aesthetic Gothic energy of the play.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lilibet thus appears to be taking after her grandmother, who was a frequent visitor to the National Ballet in London and who famously took secret dance lessons after marrying into the British royal family.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Stranger Things star celebrated Valentine's Day on Saturday by marrying her musician fiancé in an intimate wedding, surrounded by family and friends.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Manufacturers must reduce weight and energy use while meeting strict safety rules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied meeting Giuffre.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The situations are not comparable.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to Chery, the new system will also be 10 percent lighter than comparable setups and cut vibration levels by 30 percent compared with standard diesel engines.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The experience was deliberately walkable and social, mirroring the rhythm of neighborhood festivals rather than retail pop-ups.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That meant Grove was the U’s only post player, and the Alexandria native stepped up against Ducks’ 7-footer Nate Bittle with a career high 13 points and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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That could be because this form of brain training appears to trigger something called implicit learning, which involves acquiring unconscious or automatic skills, like swimming or tying a shoelace.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not only are our religious differences analogous to relating to any kind of difference, but there is so much religious influence in American society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The possibility of the Justice Department releasing the emails upon Congressional order seven years later would have been an unlikely scenario for Karp to imagine, though ironically there was an analogous set of circumstances in the Gruden case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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