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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2
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
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Related Story In Los Angeles, Tiffany Haddish tapped into a country vibe with a matching denim blouse and bootcut jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
The two boxers held their fists up while attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to show off their matching luxury timepieces.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The New York City Campaign Finance Board has withheld some matching funds from his campaign, saying that his campaign may have improperly coordinated with an independent group.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Related Story In Los Angeles, Tiffany Haddish tapped into a country vibe with a matching denim blouse and bootcut jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Verb
But his bet is that investors will do better by not only investing in bonds, but ditching the AGG and allowing an active manager like TCW to find better than index-matching opportunities to generate excess returns.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
The two boxers held their fists up while attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to show off their matching luxury timepieces.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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But security experts could find themselves in a similar position to that of economists: despite near-total expert consensus that tariffs will spark a trade war and hurt the U.S. economy, Trump plowed ahead.—
FLORENCE GAUB,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In the House, Representatives Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, and Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, are leading a similar resolution.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 June 2025
Verb
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While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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To leave means starting over in ways far more disruptive than sticking around and — chances are — marrying a fellow wealthy suburbanite.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Conners’ lives managed to move forward with surprising twists and turns, like patriarch Dan eventually dating and marrying musician/bartender Louise (Katey Sagal) during Season 4.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Must-read: The FT has a lengthy feature on how climate change is causing a systemic crisis in the property insurance business on a scale comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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In fact, this valuation is roughly comparable to that of its competitor SoFi, which was profitable last year and has demonstrated a quicker customer growth rate.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal late in regulation.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mycelium is analogous to the roots of a plant (although mushrooms are fungi, not plants).—
Skye Chilton,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tesla has seen by far the biggest percentage decline at 33%, equaling $386 billion in value.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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