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matching
  • present participle of match.
  • a word derived from match.

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Her team also navigated the city’s complex matching funds program, which quickly secured $1.25 million in taxpayer money to power her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He envisions hundreds of thousands of AI-driven humanoid robots forming a ground force, matching the growing use of autonomous drones in the skies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Central Madrid was decked out with banners bearing the pope's face and thousands of white and yellow carnations, matching the Vatican flag's colours.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The Nikkei in Tokyo was off more than one percent, matching Thursday's retreat.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As they transformed, three matching necklaces appeared around their necks, glowing red pendants hanging from each.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega