match up to

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: to be equal to : to succeed in providing (what was promised or expected)
The concert didn't match up to our expectations.

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Picking the right Mac Matte Lipstick from their range of more than two dozen shades can be a challenge, especially since the real-life colors of Mac lipsticks don’t always match up to their online photos. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Interestingly, Samsung’s pre-release discount doesn’t quite match up to last year’s offer, which might be a sign of the RAM crisis hitting Samsung’s deals. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Your employer might offer a full match up to 3% of your salary, then move to a partial match of 50 cents for every dollar on the next 2%. — Trina Paul,dan Avery, CNBC, 10 July 2026 However, always make sure to immediately point out if your hair does not match up to your expectations, or if there was something wrong with the service. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for match up to

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“Match up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/match%20up%20to. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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