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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
Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
In another sign of wide-ranging reach, this time in the community, the F1 Miami Grand Prix Helmet Program matched five artists with STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) from local schools to create a racing helmet.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The bill allows up to $550,000 in private donations to be matched by Arkansas' public television network.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Fieri uses classic macaroni noodles here, and our recipe testers liked how the size of the pasta matched the size of the diced veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
The Royals matched their first-inning total for all of 2026 on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
These two Central Division rivals are evenly matched.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Playing with Wyatt Johnston and Justin Hryckowian, Rantanen has been matched up primarily against the Boldy line and the Quinn Hughes-Brock Faber pairing.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some of them matched, whether by intention or by e-commerce algorithm.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
In another sign of wide-ranging reach, this time in the community, the F1 Miami Grand Prix Helmet Program matched five artists with STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) from local schools to create a racing helmet.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The bill allows up to $550,000 in private donations to be matched by Arkansas' public television network.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Fieri uses classic macaroni noodles here, and our recipe testers liked how the size of the pasta matched the size of the diced veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
The Royals matched their first-inning total for all of 2026 on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
These two Central Division rivals are evenly matched.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Playing with Wyatt Johnston and Justin Hryckowian, Rantanen has been matched up primarily against the Boldy line and the Quinn Hughes-Brock Faber pairing.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
Adjective
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To watch her horse Fabricate race at the 2018 Royal Ascot, the Queen opted for a yellow floral dress and a matching bright coat and hat with a blue flower adorning it.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mon Coeur collection and more matching moments below!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ross was married to DJ and television personality Scott Ross from 1967 until his death in 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ross was married to the DJ and television personality Scott Ross from 1967 until his death in 2023.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The magnificent hue is complemented by Satin Platinum Atlas and Silver Chrome accents on the trim and badging.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 2024 opening of the facility met with some resistance from local community leaders, who had safety concerns.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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According to court documents, at the scene, two female victims, including one woman who had a large cut across her face, met responding officers.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The company says the Port delivers a richer sound and is updated to be compatible with newer technology, but these are probably features Connect users didn’t miss.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail system allows voters to make their ballot selections using compatible technology in the privacy of their home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 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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The accusations paralleled those against Crasso in the Vatican tribunal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our careers have paralleled each other the entire time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Going There author and Monahan tied the knot in 1989.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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His 41 wins were tied for the third-most in franchise history by a coach in their first year with the team, and his 98 points tied a franchise record for most points accumulated by a coach in their first year.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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