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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
Adjective
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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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
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Got married right at the beginning of the year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Though Hargitay and Meloni are both married, the friends seem to get a kick out of riling up their fanbase, many of whom ship their Law & Order characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, or even the actors themselves.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something really appealing about playing up the workwear-ness of overalls by pairing them with more denim—either in a matching shade or a different wash entirely.—
Erika Veurink,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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El Moussa wore a pink bikini with a matching sarong while holding a glass of champagne.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 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
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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
Adjective
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Like every other release in the iOS 18 cycle, iOS 18.6 is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Unfortunately, our society is not really compatible with happy child-rearing.—
Rachel Deutsch
July 29,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Others wrote about marital disputes, weight gain, boredom, guilt, and sadness.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
26 July 2025
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How Do Courts Divide Property Without A Prenup? States apply one of two distinct approaches when dividing marital property in a divorce: community property and equitable distribution.—
Julia Rodgers,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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So much so that the efforts to silence our voices and impact have become highly coordinated and well-funded.—
Sofia Dib-Gomez,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Upon arrival at the scene, first responders initiated a coordinated water rescue operation, with assistance from 29 area fire departments, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Verb
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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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In 2024, Hugo Boss’ EBIT fell 12 percent and equaled 361 million euros.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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