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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 May 2026
While a full colorway description is not yet available, the entire shoe is expected to feature a matching red shade.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Meidroth has five homers this season, matching his rookie total from last season.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
For her May 30 match against Iva Jovic, the tennis star shone from every angle in a sequined dress and a matching reflective jacket featuring a divisive peplum design.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 May 2026
While a full colorway description is not yet available, the entire shoe is expected to feature a matching red shade.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Tyler, 32, also posed for photos with his wife while wearing matching clothing.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Meidroth has five homers this season, matching his rookie total from last season.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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My yoga jacket looks just like this one, with a similar standup collar and zipper pockets.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Instead, observers can expect to see a bright full moon rising in the southeast after sunset, complementing Manhattanhenge’s golden-orange glow earlier in the evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But experts say it is meant to be part of a robust clean energy portfolio, complementing other renewable sources, such as solar power and battery energy storage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The 71-year-old Today show weatherman shared details from Leila's big day marrying Sylvain Gricourt during the Monday, June 1 broadcast of the NBC morning show.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The couple made things all the more official by marrying in 2014.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Verb
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Before the breach, 23andMe touted its security practices as meeting the highest industry standards.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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No, Love Island contestants aren’t exactly producing dialogue comparable to The Bard of Avon’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The sports merchandising giant launched a 21+ prediction platform in December, mirroring the rules for its in-person sportsbooks and betting apps.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The duo upped the ante on the design of that modern superyacht by adding blue accents (mirroring the striking hull) and stainless steel throughout, among other standout details such as a statement bar in the main saloon to a sculpture by Dale Chijuly in the atrium.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Attendees enjoy live music, professional and instructional fly tying, casting clinics and demos.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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That would be their 7-foot-4 unicorn Victor Wembanyama, who is 8-for-11 in the clutch so far this postseason, including his game-tying 28-footer in overtime of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s another example of this process that might be more analogous to the age of AI, put forward in a research brief published Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Finding a single system that simultaneously satisfies all the requirements is analogous to shopping for a car online.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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