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as in complemented
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
Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The downpour surprised almost everyone, yet the day’s total rainfall matched the forecast—about two inches.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the MorphoScan’s measurements for BMI, body water, subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat matched the other two models.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Matthew Knies matched the output of Kempe while John Tavares paralleled Panarin’s contribution.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The future Princess Charlene arrived in style—specifically, a gorgeous spaghetti-strap black dress that matched perfectly with Albert, who wore a black tuxedo and bow-tie.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi nearly matched Cabrera by limiting the Cubs to just one hit over six innings.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Huskies will play for their national title in four years, a feat that hasn’t been matched since John Wooden was wizarding his way around Westwood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Ryan O’Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Sunday to sweep a three-game series and extend their winning streak to five.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cotten, who had already established herself as a force vocally, stepped forward and matched him energy for energy, the two of them bouncing off each other with a kind of loose, joyful chaos.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The downpour surprised almost everyone, yet the day’s total rainfall matched the forecast—about two inches.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the MorphoScan’s measurements for BMI, body water, subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat matched the other two models.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Matthew Knies matched the output of Kempe while John Tavares paralleled Panarin’s contribution.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The future Princess Charlene arrived in style—specifically, a gorgeous spaghetti-strap black dress that matched perfectly with Albert, who wore a black tuxedo and bow-tie.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi nearly matched Cabrera by limiting the Cubs to just one hit over six innings.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Huskies will play for their national title in four years, a feat that hasn’t been matched since John Wooden was wizarding his way around Westwood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Ryan O’Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Sunday to sweep a three-game series and extend their winning streak to five.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
Adjective
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Btfbm Casual Two-Piece Sweatsuit This easy-to-wear set include leg-elongating track pants and a matching boxy tee.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Howard Buford was married for 50 years to Rita Buford until her death in 1997.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lou Junod was a charismatic war veteran with a Purple Heart, a travelling handbag salesman, and a husband who was married to the same woman for fifty-nine years.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Small spaces, such as balconies and pocket gardens, will beckon you outside when complemented by the right patio furniture.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Not the way these guys complemented each other on the sport's biggest stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Molly was safely transported back to the mainland, where Johnston met her, and the two had an emotional reunion after an eight-day ordeal.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two friends met years ago while working for different social justice organizations.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Grab a compact smart plug to conveniently voice-control compatible home appliances and breathable bed sheets that hot sleepers swear by for a good night’s sleep.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 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
Verb
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Matthew Knies matched the output of Kempe while John Tavares paralleled Panarin’s contribution.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The book paralleled Plath’s own experiences with depression; the writer tragically died by suicide just a month after the novel’s first UK publication.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Much of the government’s secrecy around UFOs and UAP is tied to national security concerns, according to Diamond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but after winning seven of their last 14 games they are now tied with the Utah Jazz for the fifth-worst record in the league.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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