MATCHING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈma-chiŋ

Definition of matching

as in similar

having qualities in common was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

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verb

present participle of match

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

Adjective

Hotstar app users can download the new JioHotstar app and sign in with their existing Hotstar credentials, with their plan converting automatically to the matching JioHotstar tier. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

The system also requires recurring checks for matching information, although legal exceptions apply and removal is not immediate. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The long-sleeve Henley top feels like a fall staple, while the wide-leg pants keep the matching set comfortable without adding a ton of bulk to your travel-day look. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matching

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Adjective

But his planning doesn’t mean that the tax would survive the courts, and in any case, not every billionaire will necessarily make similar arrangements.

— Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Garshick told Prevention that stacking actives carries similar risks.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of similar

Verb

The structure uses titanium T6 screws, adding lightweight strength and corrosion resistance while complementing the bronze body.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
The animal print on the dress has a mix of brown, white and black accents, complementing her boots.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of complementing

Verb

During Tuesday’s episode, the reality star got emotional about marrying Madden without his mom present.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026
Did something happen in her youth that might inform why Cathy, after marrying Adam, goes on to shoot him, leave their newborns, join a brothel, slowly poison the madam, and then take her job?

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Jones said the potential consequences for policyholders could be severe if an insurer’s financial position deteriorated enough to stop it from meeting its obligations.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Consumers who desired perfect products used more filters and set higher cutoffs, narrowing their search to hotels that came closer to meeting their standards.

— Aprajita Gautam, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of meeting

Adjective

The physiological case for a brief dunk is, by her own account, comparable.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
According to Inception, Mercury 3 is more than 40 times larger than its first-generation model, Mercury 1, while maintaining comparable processing speeds.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of comparable

Verb

Chiefs stadium project moves forward The sports authority will act as the Chiefs’ landlord in Kansas, mirroring the team’s current setup at the Truman Sports Complex in Jackson County.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Nearly 1,000 people were detained across France Saturday as a wave of largely-peaceful protests airing economic grievances returned to the streets of its major cities, mirroring similar demonstrations across Europe.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of mirroring

Verb

Democrat Aaron Ford is tying high fuel and household costs to Trump’s policies and portraying Lombardo as too closely aligned with the president.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Senior linebacker Boen Phelps was a big part of that effort, tying fifth-year edge Jayden Virgin-Morgan with six total tackles.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of tying

Adjective

Canada retaliated with its own set of near-analogous duties on more than $20 billion in American goods in early September.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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