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
Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
In London, Amara Wayans paired Y2K flare jeans with a matching denim trench coat, while Tinea Taylor opted for a cropped trench and matching miniskirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Sep. 2025
At a recent showcase for clients organized in partnership with caterer MPépite and LeBarParis, the official mixologist of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, tables were laid out by theme, with matching food and drinks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And even though this item is created in collaboration with New York stylist and clean-girl aesthetic lover Coco Schiffer, this campy V-neck blouse really adds some personality, cheer, and silhouette to either its matching co-ord shorts or a pair of jeans.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
In London, Amara Wayans paired Y2K flare jeans with a matching denim trench coat, while Tinea Taylor opted for a cropped trench and matching miniskirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Sep. 2025
At a recent showcase for clients organized in partnership with caterer MPépite and LeBarParis, the official mixologist of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, tables were laid out by theme, with matching food and drinks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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Both have spoken, as field athletes in cricket-dominant countries, about similar challenges around facilities, finances and support.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner had similar problems here and came into the contest with a 57 percent reading.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Looking like a child of Janet Jackson’s, her choreography was on point, complete with a rap break and moves complementing an electric guitarist and keytar player that got down behind her.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Israeli F-15s had no comparable missile to the Phoenix at that time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Neither quarterback lit the world on fire as a rookie, though Maye posted comparable -- if not better -- stats to Williams with less playing time.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It can also be explained from basic scientific principles and is roughly analogous to the way a dry surface, such as pavement, warms more than a moist surface, such as soil, on a hot, sunny day.—
Nadir Jeevanjee,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Consider the analogous case of GPS navigation and spatial cognition.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bieber, mirroring the work of John Milton, is drawn in by the long redemptive arc.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Doha, Qatar Shaped by desert winds and mirroring glass towers, Doha—the uber-modern capital of Qatar—thrives on transformation.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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