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.
was matching
-
past progressiveof match.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She was matching Brando every step of the way.
From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025
Mo added that he tried other dating apps on and off for six or seven years, but found that he had less in common with the people he was matching with.
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
No one was matching Kim’s height or demanding array of tricks.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
For the Hope Diamond, “the difficulty was matching the color,” Mr. Post said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2020
It took a moment before she noticed that the pulse in her palm was matching the song from the floor.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
