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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
Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The state's digital forensic expert testified about hundreds of texts messages between Kouri and Carmen, that matched Carmen's timeline of when Kouri contacted her for drugs.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Black and white together is undeniably chic, and just as playful as any other shade—this mix-and-matched look makes a strong case for going void of color.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The 19 total bases set a record (later matched by Nick Kurtz of the A’s last July).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
Houston's Guilherme Santos matched a first-half goal by Los Angeles' Joseph Paintsil and the Dynamo and Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Researchers matched patients based on factors including age, body mass index, smoking history, cancer treatments and other health conditions to make the groups as comparable as possible.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
United matched their hosts’ 13 shots, with three on target to Chelsea’s four, and had 28 touches in their opponents’ box to Chelsea’s 17.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 17 May 2026
As an island nation, Britain’s interest in helping secure shipping routes matched those of the shipping companies themselves.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Houston’s Guilherme Santos matched a first-half goal by the Galaxy’s Joseph Paintsil and the Dynamo and Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The state's digital forensic expert testified about hundreds of texts messages between Kouri and Carmen, that matched Carmen's timeline of when Kouri contacted her for drugs.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Black and white together is undeniably chic, and just as playful as any other shade—this mix-and-matched look makes a strong case for going void of color.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The 19 total bases set a record (later matched by Nick Kurtz of the A’s last July).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
Houston's Guilherme Santos matched a first-half goal by Los Angeles' Joseph Paintsil and the Dynamo and Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Researchers matched patients based on factors including age, body mass index, smoking history, cancer treatments and other health conditions to make the groups as comparable as possible.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
United matched their hosts’ 13 shots, with three on target to Chelsea’s four, and had 28 touches in their opponents’ box to Chelsea’s 17.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 17 May 2026
As an island nation, Britain’s interest in helping secure shipping routes matched those of the shipping companies themselves.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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For the winter ceremony in Switzerland, the actress wore a blush-colored minidress with a dramatic funnel collar, which featured a matching head scarf.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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While walking the carpet, which marked a fun outing for the longtime married couple and music collaborators, Chris showed his romantic affection towards his wife of nearly 20 years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Fuhrman was married and divorced three times and is survived by a son and a daughter, according to The New York Times.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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The shoes were coordinated with Hadid’s Gucci tortoiseshell sunglasses, and also complemented tan pants with a slight flare and a sheer ruffled top.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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Somewhere between Pomp and Circumstance and the president’s closing remarks, more than one commencement speaker this year mentioned artificial intelligence — and met a barrage of boos.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Each with a bespoke gentleness to their rhythms, these newest works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Koji Fukada, and grand master Hirokazu Koreeda have been met with differing degrees of enthusiasm, per the many critics’ grids floating around.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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It’s also claimed that the primary focus will remain on climate-compatible propulsion systems, autonomous technologies and applications for security and defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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According to The New York Post, the artificial egg is compatible with standard incubators and could potentially support eggs as large as those laid by moa birds.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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Israel’s traditional response to the events of 1948—that the displacement of Palestinians was a tragic consequence of a war Arab states started, and that it was paralleled by the expulsion of roughly 850,000 Jews from Arab countries—is true, but inadequate.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The accusations paralleled those against Crasso in the Vatican tribunal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It can be worn open as a lightweight layer, buttoned up for dressier occasions, or tied around your shoulders for a dose of preppy energy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The best guardrails are simple, visible and tied directly to everyday decisions.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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