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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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The proud dad wore a black suit with a white shirt and black bowtie, while the teen matched in a black suit of his own, pairing it with a black shirt and tie.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Work can be distributed in smaller pieces, matched to skills, and continuously reassembled into projects.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The documents also detail a wide array of evidence allegedly tying Robinson to Kirk’s shooting, including text messages between the suspect and his roommate and DNA that was allegedly matched to Robinson.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
This week, Patel announced that agents matched the suspect to DNA found on a screwdriver and a towel wrapped around the gun police believe was used to kill Kirk.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The space came alive through presentation design by Something Special Studios and set design by Lauren Nikrooz, creating an immersive backdrop that matched the energy of the night.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Their 1-0 start is matched by the Raiders, who have a new (but very much experienced) head coach in Pete Carroll.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Nobody matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The theatrics of her makeup matched that of the models’ eccentric aesthetic on the runway but with less color.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The proud dad wore a black suit with a white shirt and black bowtie, while the teen matched in a black suit of his own, pairing it with a black shirt and tie.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Work can be distributed in smaller pieces, matched to skills, and continuously reassembled into projects.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The documents also detail a wide array of evidence allegedly tying Robinson to Kirk’s shooting, including text messages between the suspect and his roommate and DNA that was allegedly matched to Robinson.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
This week, Patel announced that agents matched the suspect to DNA found on a screwdriver and a towel wrapped around the gun police believe was used to kill Kirk.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The space came alive through presentation design by Something Special Studios and set design by Lauren Nikrooz, creating an immersive backdrop that matched the energy of the night.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Their 1-0 start is matched by the Raiders, who have a new (but very much experienced) head coach in Pete Carroll.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Nobody matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Domingo made a bold statement in a baby blue and brown suit, complemented by a matching scarf layered over a coordinating top.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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As for her top, Biles kept it simple by wearing a black tank top that effortlessly complemented her flashy jeans.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Justine and Elon Musk married in 2000 and divorced in 2008.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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They were married for about seven years before Cardi filed for divorce in July 2024.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The look featured a 3D polka-dot accent around the hips and a matching oversize hat with a large pink feather adhered to it.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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That includes the matching-numbers engine that Pineda located and had restored, a project that took a year and a half alone.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Musk and Tesla’s fans on Wall Street stress that the future value of company is tied to its self-driving technology and robotaxi plans.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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For the time being, Dragon and Cygnus cargo missions are each tied to the success of the Falcon 9.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Specifically designed for Apple devices, the Ultra-Nano Qi2 15W 3-in-1 wireless charging station can charge an MagSafe-compatible iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a stacking compatible lid, is riddled with loops for hanging accessories or other bags onto, and there are both an open and a zippered pocket.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prior to their marital woes, Ned frequently posted photos from their wedding to celebrate their anniversary.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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With a bassinet in one hand and a suitcase in the other, Birkin left her marital home and moved in with her parents.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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