to match

idiom

: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.

Examples of to match in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The conversion of hotels to shelters has sharply decreased the supply of rooms just as tourist demand has risen, nearly to prepandemic levels, and is projected to match a record high. Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 May 2024 The report also says the company plans to match 100 percent electricity use for its operations with renewable energy. Justine Calma, The Verge, 24 May 2024 While Doncic made big plays late and Kyrie Irving broke out for 30 points against Minnesota’s elite defense, the Mavericks’ frontcourt trio of Washington, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively were able to match the physicality and production of Gobert, Towns and Naz Reid. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024 For a pair to match a glamorous makeup look, go for lashes with higher volume, jet-black strands, and tapered edges to create that cat-eye effect. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for to match 

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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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