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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Investigators also found palm prints on the hood of Duckett’s patrol car that matched Teresa, which prosecutors claimed was from her being raped while on the car and trying to push away.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
These contributions could be matched by a multiple of public funding.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Summit, however, matched it, extending its lead to 36-29 going to the fourth quarter.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
The tickets matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, March 13 with a 2x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Dahlia’s artistic passion is matched by her willingness to explore new media and expand her creative language.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Fears had 22 points and nine assists, Jaxon Kohler matched a career high with 23 points and Carson Cooper added 19 points.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The crowd matched him, rising to its feet.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 26 victories matched a school record.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Investigators also found palm prints on the hood of Duckett’s patrol car that matched Teresa, which prosecutors claimed was from her being raped while on the car and trying to push away.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
These contributions could be matched by a multiple of public funding.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Summit, however, matched it, extending its lead to 36-29 going to the fourth quarter.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
The tickets matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, March 13 with a 2x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Dahlia’s artistic passion is matched by her willingness to explore new media and expand her creative language.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Fears had 22 points and nine assists, Jaxon Kohler matched a career high with 23 points and Carson Cooper added 19 points.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The crowd matched him, rising to its feet.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
Adjective
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Pair them with a suit that’s also a bit irreverent, like high-rise slacks with a matching cropped jacket.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead of rejecting that, the designer leaned into the cozy feel with midnight blue cabinets and a matching tile.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
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The phase out starts at more than $150,000 in income for single taxpayers and more than $300,000 for married couples.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Under the plan, the tax credit provides $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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That focus is complemented with enhanced food and beverage offerings and music.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes after the Texas baseball team's 9-8 loss to Ole Miss in its SEC opener at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday night, Jim Schlossnagle met with the media.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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The company purchased the shuttered Santa Barbara drilling facilities from Exxon in 2024 and began efforts to resuscitate the drilling infrastructure, which have been met with a series of lawsuits.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ishizuka explained that creating a full prototype would also require a compatible bottom cell and tandem technology, so the research is not yet ready for mass production.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Personality styles are device-specific, so changing it on one compatible device won’t affect it on all.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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The book paralleled Plath’s own experiences with depression; the writer tragically died by suicide just a month after the novel’s first UK publication.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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But perhaps the most significant factor in Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising success has been his ability to tap into a largely affluent Indian American community, whose growth and increasing political engagement — and giving — has paralleled his own rise.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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