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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
Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The scene at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on May 31 was full of color and noise as the red, white and blue of the US matched up against the green of the Senegalese fans that flocked to North Carolina’s biggest city.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The astronomical pay package and eye-popping performance targets are on brand for Musk, whose track record of innovation is perhaps matched only by his thirst for attention.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 June 2026
New York was rolling in the fourth quarter, up fourteen points with just over six minutes to go, when San Antonio began a stretch of intensely physical, lockdown defense and matched it with a run on offense, erasing the lead.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
Victim's siblings talk about impact of finding answers This past April, six years after Nash’s DNA matched the crime scene evidence, the San Bernardino County district attorney hosted an event for National Crime Victims Rights Week where Jones’ younger sister, Kymberly Jones, spoke.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 June 2026
That was the case in the Western Conference Finals, where Castle matched up with Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the back-to-back NBA MVP.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Angels starter Reid Detmers matched Sasaki through three hitless innings of his own before Freeman singled in the fourth.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Arriving officers found a woman outside a home who matched the description of a possible suspect and took her into custody for questioning, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
While other states, including Colorado and Missouri, have tried to replicate this legendary bike ride, none have matched Iowa.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The scene at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on May 31 was full of color and noise as the red, white and blue of the US matched up against the green of the Senegalese fans that flocked to North Carolina’s biggest city.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The astronomical pay package and eye-popping performance targets are on brand for Musk, whose track record of innovation is perhaps matched only by his thirst for attention.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 June 2026
New York was rolling in the fourth quarter, up fourteen points with just over six minutes to go, when San Antonio began a stretch of intensely physical, lockdown defense and matched it with a run on offense, erasing the lead.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
Victim's siblings talk about impact of finding answers This past April, six years after Nash’s DNA matched the crime scene evidence, the San Bernardino County district attorney hosted an event for National Crime Victims Rights Week where Jones’ younger sister, Kymberly Jones, spoke.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 June 2026
That was the case in the Western Conference Finals, where Castle matched up with Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the back-to-back NBA MVP.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Angels starter Reid Detmers matched Sasaki through three hitless innings of his own before Freeman singled in the fourth.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Arriving officers found a woman outside a home who matched the description of a possible suspect and took her into custody for questioning, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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The set includes a loveseat and two lounge chairs that create seating for up to four people, plus a matching coffee table ideal for resting drinks and appetizers, setting up a card game, or kicking up your feet.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Style it with flat sandals in a matching hue for put-together vibes, and don’t be afraid to go big with your jewelry; a statement necklace and feminine earrings will take the look from good to great.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But when Andreadis and Adams fell in love and married, Mierers considered their relationship to be a betrayal and turned on them.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Connie is married to a baronet, Clifford, who has been made impotent by a war wound, and Mellors is the gamekeeper on Clifford’s estate, Wragby.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Blunt paired the dress with translucent pumps by Alaïa that complemented with the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The mom-of-two showed off a pair of dangling multi-watt diamond Harry Winston earrings, which complemented her icy beauty look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Larry King and Billie Jean King met at Cal State Los Angeles and married in 1965.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The game Friday was the fourth year in a row the Colts and Highlanders met in the finals, and with the exception of 2025, the Colts have won each time.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The 2,100-lb (953-kg) P21X checks in a few hundred pounds heavier than the P21 but is still quite lightweight and compatible with a variety of vehicles, including electrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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To address this, the latest versions of Modaris and Gerber AccuMark are fully compatible, enabling fashion brands to work and co-develop with partners using other CAD systems.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The family group also contained four other adult wolves, which might have been brothers and sisters, parents, or even grandparents of the mated pair.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s traditional response to the events of 1948—that the displacement of Palestinians was a tragic consequence of a war Arab states started, and that it was paralleled by the expulsion of roughly 850,000 Jews from Arab countries—is true, but inadequate.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The accusations paralleled those against Crasso in the Vatican tribunal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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