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
Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Middleton was the matching salary in the unexpected quasi-blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The court filing also said SSA found that the employees communicated with a political advocacy group about matching Social Security data with state voter rolls.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The brand also offers separate items like a comforter or a matching linen duvet cover.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Middleton was the matching salary in the unexpected quasi-blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Her daughter, meanwhile, has on an all-black look consisting of over-the-knee boots, a belted Chanel minidress, black sunnies, and a matching wide brim hat.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The court filing also said SSA found that the employees communicated with a political advocacy group about matching Social Security data with state voter rolls.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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Controlling Iran’s oil in any similar fashion has not been a main topic of conversation inside the administration, people familiar with the situation told Semafor.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The team found a major levoglucosan peak centered around 1128 CE, coinciding with a similar peak recorded from the Schwarzboden mire peat core, another important reservoir of atmospheric history sampled about 12 miles southeast of Weißseespitze.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For this easy one-layer snacking cake, Marmite is the secret ingredient in the dark chocolate ganache, amplifying the natural fruitiness of dark chocolate and complementing the cardamom, coffee, and orange flavors in the cake.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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The jungle atmosphere of the outdoor dining space at Jose Luis Hinostroza's award-winning Arca feels both rich and raw, perfectly complementing the food that highlights local ingredients and traditions and uses fire as a key element for flavor.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before marrying her husband in 2021, Erika Kirk won Miss Arizona USA in 2012, and received her Juris Master's from Liberty University School of Law in 2019, according to her Instagram.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a way, the watch also reflects the spirit and themes of the movie, marrying tech and innovation with the deeply personal.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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The regulations have led to more fuel-efficient vehicles on the roads and, in recent years, hybrid and electric ones, critical to meeting the state’s climate laws.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Santi is now going to be a senior at De Longpre High School, his first day spent in large part by meeting the members of the Sunshowers, the school’s crack marching band, perhaps more popular than any particular sports team at the school.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fat burning is likely comparable between intermittent fasting and the keto diet, but intermittent fasting may be more sustainable in the long term.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet previously won the comparable category at the Golden Globes, but Jordan's Actor Awards win signaled a potential repeat victory at the Oscars.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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There are also three HDMI ports, two USB ports, and support for mirroring phones, tablets, and PCs using AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cyberattacks mirroring those already launched against Israel represent a further risk of escalation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Trojans led the Huskies by 13 in the second half and had chances to win at the end of regulation and overtime, only to miss all three potential game-winning or game-tying shots and go 2-for-5 from the free-throw line in overtime.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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He was sacked 55 times, tying for the league high.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The situation is roughly analogous to tracking the credit card payments used to pay for a car’s fuel.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cincinnati is suing quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who started for the Bearcats in 2024 and 2025 and recently transferred to Texas Tech, in an analogous case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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