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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
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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
Adjective
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Rope sandals and a matching bracelet add nautical charm.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Whether or not the speaker received matching funds was a key question heading into Friday’s board meeting.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Michaela is married to Peter Kell (Kevin Bacon), a billionaire hedge-fund manager whose immense fortune makes his wife’s philanthropic endeavors possible.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Miller, whose previous films include The Ballad of Jack and Rose and Maggie's Plan, is also married to Daniel Day-Lewis, the star of such notable Scorsese films as The Age of Innocence and The Gangs of New York.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, syncing via Bluetooth to provide real-time updates.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The software is compatible with the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra—the new S25 Edge need not apply (for now).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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That kind of coordinated, real-world usage has been rare in crypto’s history — typically limited to fragmented pilots or isolated vendor experiments.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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England’s coordinated, aggressive press again paid dividends 90 seconds later as Jess Carter won possession on halfway and fed Lauren Hemp, who scurried past Ana Borges.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Maeve continues to cause trouble, asking Alice about her marital problems.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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His strap-ons were marketed as such, particularly as marital aids for men with erectile dysfunction.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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