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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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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
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday in 18 innings, which matched the longest World Series game ever, to take a two games to one lead in the best-of-seven series.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
India was waiting for a game show that matched its hustling fin-de-siècle ethos, marking an irreversible break from the socialist values that had defined its first few decades as an independent nation.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
In photos from the event, Murphy held hands with his wife, walking just ahead of the couple's teenage sons, who matched their dad in black tuxedos.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
For now, the region appears cautiously hopeful that the tone has changed, and that Washington’s promises of partnership will be matched by consistency in policy.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
His best finish this season was third at LIV Golf Indianapolis, and he’s acknowledged that his form hasn’t matched his past dominance.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
No one won the jackpot on Monday, but three tickets in New York matched five numbers to win $1 million each.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The player matched five of the winning numbers but missed the Mega ball.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
At the time of his arrest, Womack was allegedly wearing a black coat that matched the jacket worn in all of the robberies, law enforcement said.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday in 18 innings, which matched the longest World Series game ever, to take a two games to one lead in the best-of-seven series.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
India was waiting for a game show that matched its hustling fin-de-siècle ethos, marking an irreversible break from the socialist values that had defined its first few decades as an independent nation.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
In photos from the event, Murphy held hands with his wife, walking just ahead of the couple's teenage sons, who matched their dad in black tuxedos.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
For now, the region appears cautiously hopeful that the tone has changed, and that Washington’s promises of partnership will be matched by consistency in policy.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
His best finish this season was third at LIV Golf Indianapolis, and he’s acknowledged that his form hasn’t matched his past dominance.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
No one won the jackpot on Monday, but three tickets in New York matched five numbers to win $1 million each.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The player matched five of the winning numbers but missed the Mega ball.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Watts wore dresses by Schiaparelli to the Los Angeles premiere and styled a Mugler look for the London premiere, both of which complemented her handbag.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The blue-green foliage takes on orange to burgundy hues in autumn, complemented by purple-bronze seed heads, both of which persist through the winter months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a post shared on Reddit’s Am I the A------ subreddit, the woman explained that her mom is getting married in just over six weeks in a destination wedding in Europe.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wuornos arrived in Florida in 1976 and quickly married a much older man.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and top trade negotiator Li Chenggang on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur for a fifth round of in-person discussions since May.—
Xinghui Kok,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Fox accessorized with a matching red choker necklace and wore nude-toned transparent heels.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The stripey sweater drapes effortlessly over the matching slouchy sweater pants that gather at the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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Game 3 is a must-win as the series is currently tied at one, and the winner of Monday's game will immediately be put in the best position to take home a World Series title.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The newlywed woman and her new husband tied the knot in a civil ceremony at their property.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Each sleeve includes 10 pods that are compatible with Vertuo machines.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Next, make an initial deposit with a compatible payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Johnson Administration said the AFDC rewarded indolence, and condoned non-marital child bearing.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Searchlight Pictures’ marital dark comedy satire The Roses starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman will debut on streaming November 20 exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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