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
Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The two wore matching burgundy suits during Wednesday’s hearing.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Devops Thermal Long Johns, 2-pack Paired with the matching top, these thermal leggings create the ultimate cold-weather base.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
With assistance from the ATF, investigators executed a search warrant and recovered multiple firearms, including rifles matching those seen in the viral bridge video, further tying Derce Lara to both incidents.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The two wore matching burgundy suits during Wednesday’s hearing.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Innovation at the molecular level is now complementing these system-wide and population-level efforts.—
Robert Reiss,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its flagship product, Comfort, removes copays and deductibles on common health services, complementing the flexibility that ICHRAs bring to the market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jill Biden was married to William Stevenson from 1970 to 1975 before marrying Joe Biden in 1977.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Affleck and Lopez, who first dated and were previously engaged 2002 to 2004, rekindled their relationship in 2021 before marrying in 2022.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to body camera footage, Grayson and sheriff's Deputy Dawson Farley, who was not charged, searched outside Massey's home before meeting her at her door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Data from private equity analytics firm Preqin shows that the average fund that closed in 2025 spent 23 months in the market fundraising, up from 16 months in 2021, and fewer funds are meeting their fundraising goals at all.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a comparable case in the United States in 2023, a federal judge imposed $5,000 fines on two lawyers and a law firm after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research in an aviation injury claim.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the center of this movement is OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, whose generative AI models represent a general-purpose capability—comparable to the steam engine or electric motor—that can amplify nearly every form of knowledge work.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Suplee’s early attempts at fitness were all-or-nothing affairs, mirroring his overall relationship with food.—
Mike Wehner,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Compos-Pons additionally teaches in Vanderbilt’s fine arts department, mirroring how many of the city’s female artists have historically made ends meet and extended their influence.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the snow and wind, Broncos kicker Wil Lutz lined up for a potential game-tying field goal with less than five minutes left in the AFC title game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pritchard scored 15 points in the first half on 7-of-10 shooting, and the Celtics didn't trail again after Brown hit a tying 3-pointer and scored again from long range midway through the first quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is analogous to what psychologists call System 1 and System 2 thinking in humans.—
Ricky J. Sethi,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cash App This app is analogous to Venmo.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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