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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
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales rewore an elegant cascading rose pink Gucci gown, while William matched her in a deep red velvet suit.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Tracking Sade Robinson's final hours DNA tests hadn't yet determined if Sade Robinson matched the remains found along Lake Michigan.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The Bulls were on the front foot with the league’s recent trend toward up-tempo offenses, setting a pace in the 2024-25 season that ultimately matched the standard for the NBA’s current breathless style of play.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks nearly matched Minnesota’s firepower without their rookie sensation and Max Christie, who missed Friday’s game with a left ankle sprain.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres matched up for the first time since their major trade during the 2025 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
That matched the consensus forecast but kept the pivotal inflation measure well above the Fed’s 2% target.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Anderson led the staff with two innings and matched Uberstine’s game-leading three strikeouts, but allowed the final Huskies run in the top of the seventh before the two-hour and 22-minute contest game to an end.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The day before, Bridgeman matched the tournament’s 54-hole scoring record of 194 set four years ago by Joaquin Niemann, who went on to shoot even par in the final round to win by two strokes at 19 under.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales rewore an elegant cascading rose pink Gucci gown, while William matched her in a deep red velvet suit.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Tracking Sade Robinson's final hours DNA tests hadn't yet determined if Sade Robinson matched the remains found along Lake Michigan.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The Bulls were on the front foot with the league’s recent trend toward up-tempo offenses, setting a pace in the 2024-25 season that ultimately matched the standard for the NBA’s current breathless style of play.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks nearly matched Minnesota’s firepower without their rookie sensation and Max Christie, who missed Friday’s game with a left ankle sprain.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres matched up for the first time since their major trade during the 2025 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
That matched the consensus forecast but kept the pivotal inflation measure well above the Fed’s 2% target.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Anderson led the staff with two innings and matched Uberstine’s game-leading three strikeouts, but allowed the final Huskies run in the top of the seventh before the two-hour and 22-minute contest game to an end.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Style the adorable pink Waffle Wide-leg PJ Pants with the matching Waffle PJ Tank Top for a sleek cotton set for just $34 total, or wear the Softest Modal PJ Pants in leopard print with a relaxed black tee for a versatile look, now under $40.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brand also offers separate items like a comforter or a matching linen duvet cover.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
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My meeting with Hélène Mercier Arnault, the Canadian pianist who is married to LVMH chair and CEO, Bernard Arnault, is arranged at Le Laurent, an elegant Paris restaurant inside an 18th-century pavilion off the Champs-Elysees.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Josh Hamilton and Maria Dizzia play a married couple, John Early their son, and Hope Davis the husband’s mistress.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Unexpected detours on archival tropes extend to outerwear, done for example in meaty leather with a tough look, but bonded with cashmere, lined in stripey fabrics in the vein of the most traditional Boss overcoats and complemented with horn buttons or stripey linings.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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For a stylish touch, the pitcher has a glossy, pink finish that’s complemented by embossed bows, an ergonomic handle, and an easy-pour spout.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The use of the system near the city came before the FAA and Pentagon met to review potential impacts and mitigation measures.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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For many in Chicago, weekly gatherings at Rainbow PUSH became a forum where local concerns met national attention.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not all cleaning solutions are compatible with one another and not all may be suitable for wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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The feature is free for two years from the point of activation of a compatible model.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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
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The popularity of the practice has paralleled a broader drying out.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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The real-life relationships of The Jeffersons cast often paralleled the TV show.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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So far, Iran’s proxies have not carried out retaliatory attacks tied to the strikes against Iran, though that could change.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Petite in shape yet powerful in presence, unofficial popularity rankings have Prada’s silk green tied with Celine’s leather cobalt blue for first place.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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