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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
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
These are good figures for an all-in-one zoom, especially one matched with a demanding, pixel-rich sensor.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Nobody matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
These advancements have been matched by significant progress in counter-drone technology.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The entire amount of your opening deposit will be matched with a bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Her drink and bikini also matched the fiery orange sunset behind her.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
These are good figures for an all-in-one zoom, especially one matched with a demanding, pixel-rich sensor.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Nobody matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
These advancements have been matched by significant progress in counter-drone technology.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The entire amount of your opening deposit will be matched with a bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Her drink and bikini also matched the fiery orange sunset behind her.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Usually, though, it would be complemented by a transverse rear bed, because a longitudinal bed layout simply wouldn't fit behind the popular tandem bathroom compartment and front dinette.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is complemented by using these tools to seek out informational interviews with people who share an affiliation with you.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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He is married with two children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The longtime couple met in college and have been married since 1990.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a few photos, Brittany is sporting a dark brown wrap dress with tan heeled boots, while others show the KC Current owner in a denim-on-denim get-up with a matching cowboy hat.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Walking onto the grounds of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams wore a white ERL polo featuring the brand’s signature script logo patch, paired with a matching pleated tennis skirt and a distressed visor — classic tennis wear.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 team behind the research noted that many of these genes are tied to developmental delay, which may have played a role in the slower pace of postnatal brain growth in humans compared to chimpanzees.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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In this 2024 summer blockbuster, Miami's favorite bantering detectives go on a high-stakes mission to clear their late captain's name after he's wrongfully tied to a drug conspiracy.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lenovo is offering optional accessories like the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, compatible with both tablets, along with device-specific folios and keyboards.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The system is also compatible with high-performance photovoltaic cells, like gallium arsenide (GaAs), a compound semiconductor that boosts overall power conversion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Financially, Scott continued to control marital funds, covering household expenses and temporarily providing Kelley $10,000 per month for living costs contingent on court order or further agreement.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Success on Her Own Terms Yet there is one glaring problem in manifesting a post-marital identity overhaul for one of the world’s most successful women—namely, Swift herself, who has expressed no intention of swapping her guitar for an apron.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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