to match

phrase

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

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Adjusting their output to match rapid changes in demand can introduce operational challenges. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Police noted that a partially visible shoe in the photo appeared to match the shoes Fenner was wearing when he was taken into custody. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Rather than adapting to the new schedule, the body keeps trying to match the timing of natural light. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 After Utah County closed the 1974 murder case of 17-year-old Laura Aime this year, linking it to Bundy using new DNA profiling, the neighboring counties were able to match Bundy’s DNA to the Smith murder. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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