to match

idiom

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

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The Panthers will have the right to match the offer sheet and retain the player. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025 But even if the Heat tenders such a qualifying offer to retain the right of first refusal in restricted free agency, the Heat’s long-term payroll perspective could lead to declining to match an outside multi-year offer sheet. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025 Despite the new name, the core experience failed to match iOS and Android, leading to the company’s decline in the consumer market. Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Trying to match the in-game experience to what fans can enjoy at home has long been a challenge for all sports franchises. Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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