to match

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

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Think afternoon tea and Sunday roasts—with killer wine pairings to match. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 The chef, known for his exceptional dishes at Le Bernardin, has an equally remarkable watch collection to match—think rarities from brands such as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Microfabricated chip traps offer greater precision and easier scaling, but often struggle to match their performance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 On a recent Saturday, Sawitskas hopped on a ladder to analyze the condition of the mechanisms that raise and lower the horses and started poring over carousel history books to match the horses with their original paint colors. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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