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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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as in met
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
Tom Wait, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
His team certainly matched those efforts.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
California matched New York’s outbound rate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Flu is a dynamic virus, and the shot that is available is well matched to other strains, Pekosz said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Even when the vaccine contains viruses that are well matched to those that are circulating, the H3N2 component often under-performs.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Ballmer and his wife, Connie, matched donations made during the event, raising a total of $100 million.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
His team certainly matched those efforts.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
California matched New York’s outbound rate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Flu is a dynamic virus, and the shot that is available is well matched to other strains, Pekosz said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Even when the vaccine contains viruses that are well matched to those that are circulating, the H3N2 component often under-performs.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Both nominated for their works, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys looked cool in their matching ensembles.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The two were married for two years before Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarek, who was previously married to Haack from 2009 to 2016, married Heather in 2021.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Coast will anchor the team's visual identity and presence, complemented by a dynamic alter ego.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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That experience will also be complemented by a lineup of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives favorites curated by the Food Network star himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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The minors were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director, according to the arrest warrant, issued by Officer Marvin Kirk Brown.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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More importantly, the endometrial cells used to build the model could be obtained from a single biopsy, and the system was also compatible with cells collected non-invasively from menstrual blood.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The chargers are compatible with magnetic charging systems and attach magnetically to the back of a phone.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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Broad adoption of surveillance has paralleled the rise of remote work and new digital management capabilities.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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The strengthening of academic freedom paralleled the largest historical expansion of the world’s capacity to undertake research on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, or STEMM.—
David P. Baker,
The Conversation,
18 Nov. 2025
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Bell and Shepard got engaged that same year and tied the knot in 2013.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Sabres, however, tied it again.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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