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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
Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The traditional approach of uncorrupted lines is matched with high-downforce active aerodynamics.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Suspect Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper that police found near the scene and that officials say the gunman purchased at a nearby coffee shop while awaiting his target, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at an unrelated news conference.
—Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Police checked and found no records that matched the ID.
—John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Authorities said the person matched the description of the suspect wanted in Thompson's slaying.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Police revived the case in 2009 and matched DNA evidence from the scene with a sample from Ramirez.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Her makeup matched the outfit's gold vibe and included gold shadow, rosy cheeks, and a red lip.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Leki Gloves come in a variety of styles where the mobility and warmth can be matched with your specific adventure.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The traditional approach of uncorrupted lines is matched with high-downforce active aerodynamics.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Suspect Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper that police found near the scene and that officials say the gunman purchased at a nearby coffee shop while awaiting his target, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at an unrelated news conference.
—Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Police checked and found no records that matched the ID.
—John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Authorities said the person matched the description of the suspect wanted in Thompson's slaying.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Police revived the case in 2009 and matched DNA evidence from the scene with a sample from Ramirez.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Her makeup matched the outfit's gold vibe and included gold shadow, rosy cheeks, and a red lip.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Leki Gloves come in a variety of styles where the mobility and warmth can be matched with your specific adventure.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Snag these Adidas three-stripe fleece pants for over 50 percent off, or this airport-friendly matching Automet sweatsuit, $14 off.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Perry wore the shimmering dress with layered huggie earrings, clear pointed-toe pumps, and a matching chrome manicure.Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kushner is the father of Jared Kushner, the former White House senior adviser to Trump who is married to Trump's oldest daughter, Ivanka.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The host of the new podcast is married to former Philadelphia Eagles player, Jason Kelce, whose brother, Travis Kelce, is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This unique structure is complemented by elegant limbs and a torso packed with advanced sensors and computing power, making Digit well-suited for navigating and performing tasks in places like warehouses.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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That sound is then complemented by a Knowles balanced armature driver for clear and airy highs.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Many industries, particularly retail and service-heavy sectors, rely on older systems that are not immediately compatible with modern biometric solutions.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The gloves also have thumb and index finger pads that are compatible with smartphones.Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The network plans to launch more verticals in months to come, with some, like sports, tied to things in which people can invest.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The only slightly worse scenario is a coordinated Ukrainian withdrawal from the salient that preserves the Ukrainian force but still allows the Russians to straighten the front line from south to north all the way from Velyka Novosilka to Pokrovsk.David Axe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tran said leaders and activists throughout the Bay Area and California have been preparing since May to make coordinated efforts to protect immigrant communities, using tactics refined during the first Trump administration.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Daniels and Chase brought more oomph to their characters’ romantic entanglement, which has left Lady Larken happily if inconveniently with child, a springboard for the whole screwy marital plot.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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But Alice overhears the marital spat, perceiving Nick’s remarks to mean that Max is a roadblock in his life.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dated, somewhat, however its principles of dressing in a high-low manner have never been equaled.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Silence equaled compliance, and those who stood for nothing would be shamed.Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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