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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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The bar for earning a customer’s confidence has risen steadily, and in most industries, it hasn’t been matched by a corresponding rise in how companies actually behave.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The 26-year-old right-hander matched a career best by getting eight strikeouts for the third time in his career while issuing a pair of walks and throwing a season-high 96 pitches.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Marcus Semien had a two-run homer and Luis Torrens laced a two-run single as the Mets matched a season high with their fourth consecutive victory.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Dynamite attack versus rock-solid defence In goal-difference terms, the sides are almost perfectly matched.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
University of Waterloo anthropologists did DNA analysis of skeletal remains recovered from Franklin expedition sites, finding that the samples matched DNA donated by living descendants.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Delta reported that revenue from premium seats essentially matched its main cabin and basic economy revenue in the first quarter.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 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
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, May 30, the California State Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The bar for earning a customer’s confidence has risen steadily, and in most industries, it hasn’t been matched by a corresponding rise in how companies actually behave.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The 26-year-old right-hander matched a career best by getting eight strikeouts for the third time in his career while issuing a pair of walks and throwing a season-high 96 pitches.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Marcus Semien had a two-run homer and Luis Torrens laced a two-run single as the Mets matched a season high with their fourth consecutive victory.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Dynamite attack versus rock-solid defence In goal-difference terms, the sides are almost perfectly matched.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
University of Waterloo anthropologists did DNA analysis of skeletal remains recovered from Franklin expedition sites, finding that the samples matched DNA donated by living descendants.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Delta reported that revenue from premium seats essentially matched its main cabin and basic economy revenue in the first quarter.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
Adjective
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While a full colorway description is not yet available, the entire shoe is expected to feature a matching red shade.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Henry, 20, who the model shares with ex-husband Seal, wore a black suit jacket emblazoned with intricate metallic leaf detailing, opting to go shirtless beneath the jacket, paired with the matching black trousers.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Old Second is a married gay man who frequents the cinema while his wife, Bao Mei, sells movie tickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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While speaking with Fox News Digital on the red carpet, the couple sweetly bounced thoughts off one another while reflecting on their whirlwind wedding week and settling into married life.—
Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The increase in viewership is complemented by the rise of manga – the comics on which most anime are based – to become the category leader in North American comics publishing, vastly outselling superheroes and other genres in the trade book channel and, increasingly, in comic book stores.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Larry King and Billie Jean King met at Cal State Los Angeles and married in 1965.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The game Friday was the fourth year in a row the Colts and Highlanders met in the finals, and with the exception of 2025, the Colts have won each time.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s impressive, not just for the peak memory allowance but also for how much those compatible modules will cost nowadays.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Matter-compatible lamp is the cheaper version of the Floor Lamp 3 and isn’t as bright at 1,400 lumens.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
29 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
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Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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