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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
Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Points might be harder to come by today, especially if he's matched up with Kawhi Leonard.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Well, celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas matched each of the 12 zodiac signs to characters in the show in PEOPLE exclusive readings.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation matched Ticketmaster’s financial contribution.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The player matched four out of the five winning numbers, plus the Powerball, for the April 12 drawing, according to a the Texas Lottery.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
This year’s Padres have matched the 1998 squad for the best 14-game start in franchise history (11-3).
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife matched in a black tee but swapped the camo for a pair of gray athletic shorts.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $72 million ahead of Friday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning numbers on Tuesday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
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Officials argued that because governing was a full-time job and all five members of the City Council had equal voting power, part-time officials deserved district funds that more closely matched the mayor’s budget.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Points might be harder to come by today, especially if he's matched up with Kawhi Leonard.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Well, celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas matched each of the 12 zodiac signs to characters in the show in PEOPLE exclusive readings.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation matched Ticketmaster’s financial contribution.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
The player matched four out of the five winning numbers, plus the Powerball, for the April 12 drawing, according to a the Texas Lottery.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
This year’s Padres have matched the 1998 squad for the best 14-game start in franchise history (11-3).
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife matched in a black tee but swapped the camo for a pair of gray athletic shorts.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $72 million ahead of Friday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning numbers on Tuesday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Further, a My Triumph Connectivity system, and the welcome installation of a Sapphire Black windscreen with a matching Triple Tribute graphic detail are additional features on the bike.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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The additional costs of premiums also mean employees have less money available for other uses, including putting into TSP for more matching funds.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Ventimiglia is married to model Jarah Mariano, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2025.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Despite being married to a therapist, Josh is rather myopic about his own emotional well-being and Foster telegraphs that disconnect with a softened tone of voice and a skittish kind of physicality.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.—
Alaric Bourgoin,
Sarah L. Wright,
Jean-François Harvey,
Saouré Kouamé,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ballroom's gold chandeliers and modern crown molding complemented the couple's romantic black-and-white wedding theme.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The glasses are compatible with Siri, Cortana and Google.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Jaguars are notably 3-9 in one-score games — tied for the most such losses in one season in the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Stats and Information.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both the wide-leg pants and a coordinated long-sleeve jacket included pastel floral patterns and black detailing.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The dress is fully lined with coordinated silk and features a Gianni Versace Couture label stitched inside the neckline.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Tramp is a sports drama that explores the worlds of mixed marital arts (MMA) and motherhood.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Far from the stuff of checkout-line headlines, these were invariably moments of marital contentment, even bliss.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In 2024, Hugo Boss’ EBIT fell 12 percent and equaled 361 million euros.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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The overtime effectively equaled 100% to 244% of their base salaries, the report said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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