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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
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
To that point, the NBA says that TBS could have matched a term in Amazon’s offer wherein Amazon pledged to promote NBA telecasts during Thursday Night Football.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The collection is carefully color matched and the pattern repetition is also ensured.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Two tickets sold in Illinois and Indiana matched the five white balls to win $1 million.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
And saturation levels were appropriately matched to the content.
—David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The evening’s co-main event finds UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington matched against former 135-pound titleholder Julianna Pena.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The orchestra never quite matched her tact, though, with general ensemble shagginess and a few abrasive solo features.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The production is strong, conveying a sense of franticness and danger that Durk matched in his aggressive delivery.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
To that point, the NBA says that TBS could have matched a term in Amazon’s offer wherein Amazon pledged to promote NBA telecasts during Thursday Night Football.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The collection is carefully color matched and the pattern repetition is also ensured.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Two tickets sold in Illinois and Indiana matched the five white balls to win $1 million.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
And saturation levels were appropriately matched to the content.
—David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The evening’s co-main event finds UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington matched against former 135-pound titleholder Julianna Pena.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The orchestra never quite matched her tact, though, with general ensemble shagginess and a few abrasive solo features.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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Jimmy even gets guilted into a matching tat of Tia’s initials.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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One of the posts from The White House on r/Georgia was deleted by mods for violating the subreddit’s specific rules about post titles matching headlines, but the post has been reinstated.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Nephew was married to Kathryn Nephew and was Oliver's father.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Swanson has lived in Lakeville for two decades, has four children in the Lakeville district and is married to a former educator.Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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The 17-year-old opted for monochrome suit styling, wearing all-black attire that complemented his mother’s dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perfect for fancy dessert parties or fancier coffee bars, the new press features a crystal-clear handblown glass outer tube complemented by an anodized aluminum plunger and stainless steel filter cap.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
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To see if your device is compatible with KnowRoaming, consult its compatibility guide.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Daylite Expandable Pack is compatible with the Transporter Wheeled Duffel 90, adding even more storage and versatility.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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With just a pair of nods in the Best Rap Performance field, Minaj is tied with Megan Thee Stallion for the second-most nominations among women.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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They are tied for sixth in scoring (26 points per game).Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The project collects wildlife data from a coordinated group of cameras across the contiguous US.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The tech giant's threat intelligence division revealed that these countries are expanding the landscape of coordinated campaigns to sway public opinion and disrupt the democratic process, echoing patterns seen in past U.S. elections.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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John Gottman’s own longitudinal study found that couples with children often experience a staggering 67% drop in marital satisfaction after having children.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The relaxed intimate marital scenes are not hard to do.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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East Central has already equaled its win total from last season.David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The assumption was that more years equaled more wisdom and better guidance.Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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