as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the last quarter, Democrats also reported matching or exceeding Republican fundraising totals in several Senate races, too.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Wear it with a white tee, sneakers, and a crossbody bag for a full sightseeing itinerary, then swap in a matching linen vest and strappy sandals for dinner.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Davis added that authorities had reviewed their recent missing persons reports for children but did not find a record matching the profile of the remains.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the last quarter, Democrats also reported matching or exceeding Republican fundraising totals in several Senate races, too.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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The administration’s own projections show a $23 billion gap between income and outgo for 2026-27 and similar gaps for the following two years if nothing is done.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many assume its American branch is a similar money pit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bar puts playful twists on classic cocktails, offering things like a tahini old fashioned ($20), complementing the cocktail’s gentle sweetness with a nutty note.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After marrying, each built their careers, Rosalyn in art and Irwin in business.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Originally made for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 as a gift upon marrying the then-Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, the brooch has been passed down to the woman who has held the title ever since.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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At a lawn party devoted to the game of cornhole, Clark flirts with Floyd’s wife and the two soon begin an affair, meeting for afternoon assignations at the local Quality Garden Suites.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there was a mountain high enough to keep film Ross from meeting Jackson.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In comparable territory, The Outsiders keeps things earnest, and even Stranger Things, for all its loopiness, plays its baby-monster antihero story tragic and straight.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also includes the implementation of a public online database displaying information on DCF’s performance comparable to federal standards and additional mandatory training for DCF employees.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Someone is mirroring your energy, Sagittarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The notion of a mother tongue assumes that language functions as a common thread in families, tying parent to child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Judge hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, tying Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami with his MLB-leading 12th of the season, to give the Yankees a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What’s going on there is analogous to what the oil business did in Houston and Dallas.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, in star-forming regions such as the Trifid, the radiation sculpts the nebulosity in a way that is somewhat analogous to how wind sculpts rocks in the desert.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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