to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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Once Palmer signed on, Hughey and her team needed to find someone to match her infectious energy.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Then, flip it backwards to match the curve of your head and push it further to secure it.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Kevin Aymoz was unable to match him for France, leaving his team one point below the cut line.
—Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Slice stalks to match the size of the florets for consistent cooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Then, flip it backwards to match the curve of your head and push it further to secure it.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Kevin Aymoz was unable to match him for France, leaving his team one point below the cut line.
—Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Slice stalks to match the size of the florets for consistent cooking.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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