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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
Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Like Le Creuset’s cookware, this piece comes in multiple colors, and can be matched with other tools in the set.
—Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The barefoot couple matched in white for the special moment, with Miller wearing a white corset minidress and Holmes in a semi-sheer white button-up top over white pants.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
After scrambling for just two touchdowns across his first four seasons in the NFL, according to ESPN, the 2021 first overall pick matched that haul in just 60 minutes on Monday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Powerball winners, results for 10/6/25 lottery drawing jackpot No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Get matched with the right financial product.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
And as anyone who watched the livestream knows, the pair couldn’t have been better matched.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
His 19 wins matched the most by a Yankee in the last 15 years.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Rams matched the heavy personnel with six defensive linemen, four linebackers, and just one defensive back.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Like Le Creuset’s cookware, this piece comes in multiple colors, and can be matched with other tools in the set.
—Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The barefoot couple matched in white for the special moment, with Miller wearing a white corset minidress and Holmes in a semi-sheer white button-up top over white pants.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
After scrambling for just two touchdowns across his first four seasons in the NFL, according to ESPN, the 2021 first overall pick matched that haul in just 60 minutes on Monday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Powerball winners, results for 10/6/25 lottery drawing jackpot No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Get matched with the right financial product.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
And as anyone who watched the livestream knows, the pair couldn’t have been better matched.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
His 19 wins matched the most by a Yankee in the last 15 years.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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The smart home system, with more than 700 access points, runs seamlessly behind the scenes, complemented by discreet security and a wine cellar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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In September, Charli married George Daniel, the drummer of the band 1975.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These statistics illustrate the trend of how Americans are starting to delay major milestones like getting married, adopting a pet, buying a house, and having children for a wide variety of reasons, namely owing to inflation and the cost of living.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Green Hill first met in a school house and then a building along Tate Lane that later became the Masonic Lodge.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The couple met on a blind date arranged by friends in May 2022.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though Tomasso has always been a big superhero and sci-fi fan, the very first picture of them together in the matching T-shirts was taken by chance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The star also wore a matching red skirt with a slit.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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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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Christie finished the game with 12 points, two rebounds and three assists and was the team’s second leading scorer and tied for the lead in Plus/Minus.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rozeboom, the former Ram who tied his season high with nine tackles, benefited from a switch in responsibilities among the linebackers.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The heirloom-worthy piece has a textured matte interior that helps with browning, and the exterior base is smooth and compatible with all stoves.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Generational conflict makes this tension worse where young people reject traditional marital expectations, but still feel the pressure to tie the knot, according to the study.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Plans for a marital dissolution seem to have been in the works prior to that date, however.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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