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
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Models filed out of the library and onto the steps of the landmark wearing matching leggings, sports bras, biker shorts, crew socks and sneakers as if they were headed out to exercise.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The toddler was dressed adorably for the outing, wearing a matching pink sweatshirt and leggings set covered in purple hearts.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For the appearance, Kaling kept her accessories simple and her hair in long waves, glamming up a bit with eyelashes and a matching dark lip.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Models filed out of the library and onto the steps of the landmark wearing matching leggings, sports bras, biker shorts, crew socks and sneakers as if they were headed out to exercise.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The toddler was dressed adorably for the outing, wearing a matching pink sweatshirt and leggings set covered in purple hearts.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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The mother of six wore a similar leg-baring look at the 84th Annual Academy Awards — a black Atelier Versace gown with a dramatic slit.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The finished product is similar in flavor to cheese straws, just a little more hearty—and without all the fussing over mixing and piping pastry dough.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Reaves scored 26 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds, complementing Doncic.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, Eugenie’s sister, Beatrice, tied the knot on the estate itself, marrying Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a small ceremony in the chapel while Covid-19 restrictions were in place.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Per the filing, the former couple did not sign a prenup before marrying in March 2023.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Russian leader hasn’t shown any interest in meeting with Zelenskyy and Moscow has only intensified its bombardment of Ukraine.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Consider meeting with a dietitian for support.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The moves come amid explosive global growth, with the brand on track to post a 20 percent revenue increase this year, building on a comparable gain in 2024, said chief executive officer Raul Verdicchi in an interview.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Last quarter, Macy’s reported its best comparable sales performance in 12 quarters.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The flag may have had a significant bearing on the outcome of the game with San Francisco trailing just 27-19 and within one score of tying it up.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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New revelations tying the group’s top officers to a trove of racist, violent and bigoted messages present uncomfortable questions about who has been given opportunities to rise within the ranks of the organization and beyond in Kansas politics.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To affordably resolve the vast space between the Sun and the planets, researchers divide the space into large cubes—analogous to two-dimensional pixels in a camera.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Last year’s analogous doubleheader averaged just shy of 3 million viewers on TNT, which translates to an 87% lift for NBC’s coverage.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The title theme’s steadily ascending line, mirroring the claustrophobic tension within the sub, became a signature motif.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Owens was a Black mother shot by a white woman through a locked door, mirroring similar national cases where Black individuals were shot under stand your ground laws while doing things like jogging or ringing unfamiliar doorbells.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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