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.
will match
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future tenseof match.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The International Monetary Fund forecasts global government debt will match annual economic output by 2029, driven by the U.S. and China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
"Middle powers like Australia and Canada hold this rare convening power because others know we mean what we say and we will match our values with our actions."
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Snider and the team said 57% of large-cap mutual funds were outperforming their benchmarks year to date, and if that continues, will match 2022 as the strongest year for mutual fund performance since 2007.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 23, 2026
“Sometimes, a bobcat will match its steps to a coyote’s tracks—will go footprint for footprint.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
