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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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Southwest will continue to bake as a record-shattering March heat wave continues on Sunday, a day after several record-high temperature marks were matched or exceeded.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The grand prize ticket matched five winning numbers and the mega number in the drawing Saturday, March 28, the California State Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Capital Economics wrote in a note on Friday that the S&P 500’s IT sector has converged with the valuations of the rest of the index, a pattern that matched the final months of the 2000s bubble.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox drew six walks, struck out seven times and matched the Reds with seven hits.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In the summer of 2018, early in the first padded scrimmage of their freshman years at Alabama, Surtain (running with the 1s) matched up with Waddle (running with the 2s) in the slot.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Southwest will continue to bake as a record-shattering March heat wave continues on Sunday, a day after several record-high temperature marks were matched or exceeded.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The grand prize ticket matched five winning numbers and the mega number in the drawing Saturday, March 28, the California State Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Capital Economics wrote in a note on Friday that the S&P 500’s IT sector has converged with the valuations of the rest of the index, a pattern that matched the final months of the 2000s bubble.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox drew six walks, struck out seven times and matched the Reds with seven hits.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In the summer of 2018, early in the first padded scrimmage of their freshman years at Alabama, Surtain (running with the 1s) matched up with Waddle (running with the 2s) in the slot.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 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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But their matching names would soon drive a wedge between them.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hurt was married to late actor William Hurt from 1971 to 1982 and married Schrader in 1983.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dedicated maîtres de maison and private chefs will curate personalized stays, complemented by a beach bar and welcome pavilion.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Further afield, in Europe, old-world wines from France and Italy are complemented by fairy-tale-like settings cloaked in cypress trees and lavender fields.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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Nooshin Meshkaty, an Iranian American businessperson, said even though the government has tried to limit people for 47 years, it has always been met with resistance.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Heading into the season, however, the gamble was paying off — news of her casting was met with fan excitement and a preview of the season that aired after the Oscars drew more than 5 million viewers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Deep Isolation’s analysis confirmed that nuclear waste streams partitioned through the Argonne-baseline electrorefining process are compatible with deep borehole disposal.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The lock is compatible with Alexa and Google Home for voice commands, too.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 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
Verb
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Then an acrobatic layup by Evans tied it — and the chase was on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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