match
noun
a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.
matching
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present participleof match.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
match.
matchnouna slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.
Example Sentences
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Iranian state media shared footage of a ship matching Gem No.2 which appeared to show the vessel on fire with burning oil spilling into the sea.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The U.S. also receives a “most favored nation” status that requires Betancourt’s firm to disclose any other business agreements it signs, and, if they are favorable, to grant Washington matching terms.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Lee, resplendent in a bright orange and blue pinstriped suit with matching hat, stood from his front-row seat, seemingly serving as conciliator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
As of Sept. 30, the company is serving about 4.9 million members, matching last quarter’s report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Becky showed off her favorite matching necklace and earrings—“It’s my birthstone, yellow topaz”—followed by some of the seashells she’d found at the beach.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
