How to Use match in a Sentence

match

1 of 2 verb
Definition of matchnext
Synonyms for matchnext
  • The pillows on the couch all match.
  • His story doesn't match the facts.
  • The upbeat music matched her mood.
  • Your socks don't match each other.
  • Her skirt and sweater matched perfectly.
  • She was wearing a beautiful skirt, but her sweater didn't match it.
  • This color matches your skin tone.
  • Law school deans and lawyers can’t match those bennies.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The 29 points matched the fewest Grossmont scored this season.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Justin Bieber, for his part, matched his beloved’s color palette to a T.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
  • First, they’d likely be matched up with the Knicks or 76ers (with Embiid back) in the first round.
    — Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The winner matched all six balls in the New Year's Day drawing and chose the cash option of $425.2 million.
    — Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Over the three days of the meeting, pledges from members were matched with a grant from the conference to pay it off.
    — Greg Garrison | , al, 12 July 2023
  • The table, too, has a glass tabletop and the same woven wicker that matches the rest of the set.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • The self-tie belt is flattering and matches the full-swing skirt.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The rappers matched outfits near the end of the video, wearing cherry-red swimsuits.
    — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Her bandmates' stage names also matched their sense of style.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • There were 36 tickets sold that matched all five numbers but not the Powerball.
    — Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2023
  • Mahomes and Kelce had connected on a touchdown for the 15th time in the playoffs, and that matched an NFL record.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The comments in the news release matched much of what was included in the city’s legal briefing.
    — John Sharp | [email protected], al, 22 July 2023
  • The samples matched, and Lazarus was arrested and charged with murder.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • What to know about Powerball To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The color pairs well with the stems placed in the crock on the counter, while a couple of white pumpkins match the white brick, counters, and cabinets.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Fox had five first-half steals and finished with six, matching his career high.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
  • The renders match a cropped image of the handset Nothing released last month.
    — Jon Porter, The Verge, 5 June 2023
  • At one stop, schoolchildren in matching neon vests marched single file along the tracks.
    — Kimberley Lovato, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
  • In this iconic scene, the two sing and dance in matching shoes to the backdrop of a beautiful Los Angeles sky.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The black and gold accessory matched her gold necklaces and platform loafer boots that featured a chunky gold chain on the toe.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • But according to a search warrant, the timestamps do not match Fravel's timeline.
    — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Racial tensions in the wake of George Floyd's murder in May 2020 have made daters hypervigilant when meeting new people and matching on the apps.
    — Myisha Battle, TIME, 13 Apr. 2024
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match

2 of 2 noun
  • Djokovic won the match when Medvedev sent one into the net.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • And, for much of the match, Kerr looked like the player who has scored 64 career goals for the Aussies.
    — Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
  • In most apps, clicks equate to taps, and swipes on a trackpad match swipes on a screen.
    — David Nield, Popular Science, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Three players from the four-man teams compete in each match.
    — Doug Ferguson, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
  • An icy blonde hair color paired with a sassy short cut is a match made in the salon.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
  • But when the match commenced, Jabeur injured her right foot.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2023
  • In a video of the match, Brigitte, 70, hits the ball across the table to Camilla, 76, who after a few back-in-forth shots drops the ball.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Who wants to waste time trying to appeal to a college that isn’t a good match?
    — Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • For a racing driver, Rolex and Le Mans are the perfect match.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • Wide or bulky feet and ski boots can be a challenging match.
    — Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Barack and Michelle Obama were in the stands, and met with Coco Gauff after her match.
    — Town & Country, 29 Aug. 2023
  • This week’s tournament will mark the Spaniard’s first clay-court match since winning the French Open in 2022.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
  • In the Italy-South Africa match, the second half alone was extended by 16 minutes.
    — Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The 35-year-old watched from the dugout at a team filled with players a decade or more his junior match Tampa Bay serve for serve.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The game marked the fourth Chiefs match attended by the 12-time Grammy winner this season.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2023
  • This is delicious now and would be a perfect match paired with prime rib or lamb chops.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The Row’s suede shoulder bag in navy is a no-brainer match; the same goes for Loewe’s signature fringed scarf.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
  • With the same sense and styling of a boxing match, the scenes could be far more brutal than two people slugging it out in a ring.
    — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The couple met at one of his soccer matches in 1997 and wed two years later.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Not a single rally in the entire match lasted longer than five strokes.
    — Sally H. Jacobs, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
  • There did not appear to be anything wrong with Yoshie during the match, according to the New York Post.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Capricorns may long for an ideal love, but not every star sign is a good match for them.
    — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • James was convinced from the jump that Ryann was his forever match, which left the trial couple to stay firmly in the friend zone.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Only about 15 to 20 percent of patients have a suitable match.
    — Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
  • In a special shout-out to Corinne, Jamie expressed his joy that his daughter has found her perfect match in Hooten.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Coco Gauff—who did end up winning her first match—had Michelle Obama watching her from the stands.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Your best option is to sign up for Peacock, which is showing every match live.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The group plays all of their matches in New Zealand, which is co-hosting the tournament with Australia.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • Your time hasn’t been wasted, even if your new activity isn’t a match.
    — S. Bear Bergman, SELF, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Following Harry's team winning the match , the Duke and Duchess shared a sweet kiss as he was presented with a trophy.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024

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