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adjective

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as in matching

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as in married

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verb

past tense of match
1
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 espoused
to give in marriage they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family

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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
Adjective
Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger. — Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Galaxy Watch 9 matched its predecessor exactly, falling short of Samsung's estimate and lasting 26 hours with the always-on display enabled. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The town recently received a $100,000 grant from the Porter County Community Foundation for the dog park, which will be matched by $100,000 in local fundraising. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Key contract-year players start strong Riley Moss matched Courtland Sutton stride for stride Monday as Nix launched a deep ball to his favorite target. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Her red Stuart Weitzman pumps matched her coat, while her brown purse balanced out the bold colors of the ensemble. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Since both parts come from the same sample and are tested together, the results are automatically matched up and easy to use. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The second quarter, in particular, very nearly matched the same periods in 2017 through 2019. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Among families receiving initial offers, 82% have been matched with one of their top three choices, with more than half receiving their first choice. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Off a rebound in the 48th minute, Hopkins scored her second goal and Debinha matched her teammate with her own brace in the 52nd minute for the team’s fifth goal of the night. — ABC News, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
  1. matching
  2. married
  3. complemented
  4. met
  5. compatible
  6. mated
  7. paralleled
  8. tied
Adjective
  • Kidman wore a light green lacy dress in the video, while Bullock wore a matching black jacket and flowing skirt.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dressed in a gorgeous green gown with matching heels and sporting perfectly coiffed hair, Spiro graced the Airbnb stage with her songs that evoke other-era classic vibes while still sounding fresh.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of matching
Adjective
  • Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • State Farm, California’s largest auto insurer, charged the same for married and unmarried drivers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of married
Verb
  • Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Although the producer has not publicly disclosed the complete mash bill, the Colorado whiskey is built around a traditional Kentucky bourbon recipe with a high corn content complemented by rye and malted barley.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of complemented
Verb
  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last August, the International Association of Genocide Scholars passed a resolution declaring that Israel’s actions met the legal definition of genocide.
    — Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of met
Adjective
  • Although the Seeker package is reportedly compatible with multiple Geran variants, it has most frequently been observed on the Geran-4.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Even then, the plant must be capable of forming the partnership, and the product must contain viable fungi that are compatible with that plant.
    — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • The family group also contained four other adult wolves, which might have been brothers and sisters, parents, or even grandparents of the mated pair.
    — Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of mated
Verb
  • Showrunner Bekah Brunstetter tells PEOPLE there were no chemistry reads during the casting process, which meant that the actresses’ bonding in real-time paralleled that of their characters.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Fascinatingly, the journey of the eager-to-please author often paralleled that of the novel’s protagonist, who fixates relentlessly on how others perceive her.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of paralleled
Verb
  • Rogers Centre is tied for the 10th-highest park factor for home runs (111) since 2025.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Technology has significantly evolved since then, with 80% of 911 calls nationwide coming from wireless mobile devices rather than landlines tied to specific addresses.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tied

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