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to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matched
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The skirt was matched with a cropped white, short-sleeve top with a rounded neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
For Europe, as well, rhetorical bellicosity must now be matched with precise policy.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
The couple matched in formal black attire for the special moment, and lovingly embraced in several shots.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The game matched a pair of coaches who have led teams to national championship games, Dutcher in 2023 and Idaho State’s Ryan Looney with Division II Point Loma Nazarene in 2019.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
Uber reported third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization that basically matched estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Within six days, Strouse matched 100 families.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Alcaraz’s movement and defense are basically peerless, but Fritz matched him — almost.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The skirt was matched with a cropped white, short-sleeve top with a rounded neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
For Europe, as well, rhetorical bellicosity must now be matched with precise policy.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
The couple matched in formal black attire for the special moment, and lovingly embraced in several shots.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The game matched a pair of coaches who have led teams to national championship games, Dutcher in 2023 and Idaho State’s Ryan Looney with Division II Point Loma Nazarene in 2019.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
Uber reported third-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization that basically matched estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Within six days, Strouse matched 100 families.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
Adjective
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Complete the set with a matching crewneck sweatshirt.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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There was no matching couples style moment here either, as her husband, Maroney, dressed as a traffic stop sign.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Zane Sanchez, a tax manager with the accounting and business advisory firm Snyder Cohn, says it could be considered anyone making more than $200,000 or $250,000 for married couples filing jointly.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Disney hosted a panel on storytelling and cultural influence in Latin America, complemented by a museum-style exhibition and a student meet-and-greet.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hilton wears a diamond wedding band Hilton complemented her intricate engagement ring with a simple wedding band.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shouts for it will be met by angry fingers jutted towards the various gaffes played ad nauseam on Sky Sports’ weekly Ref Watch, or the mandatory pause before the emotional unleashing as VAR mulls over whether a goal is a goal or just a hoax.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Uncensored, that Fergie met the man, Steve Wyatt, a millionaire entrepreneur from Texas, at the Houston Grand Opera’s British Opera Festival in 1989 and started an extramarital relationship with him soon after.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Vehicles equipped with compatible receivers can draw this power while driving.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most providers include or sell a compatible modem/router.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Considered to be among the most intelligent of birds, with a level of awareness that seems eerily human, the members of a mated pair of ravens stay together at all seasons, foraging cooperatively and even engaging in active play.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Properties that are located within 200 meters of where the Medfly infestation was found will be treated with Spinosad, which is made from bacteria that occurs naturally in the soil, to reduce the population density by killing mated females, officials added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gilligan’s three-decade tenure in television has paralleled the rapid evolution of the medium.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The city of San Diego for years has paralleled the state’s approach on housing, allowing more density, streamlining development regulations and pushing high-rise projects near transit lines.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Lakers tied the Detroit Pistons for the second-most wins in the NBA (eight) behind only the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder (10-1), but that wasn’t the only good news the team got on Monday.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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