MATCHED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

past tense of match

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

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Braun, meanwhile, matched his girlfriend in denim, pairing medium-wash jeans with a white T-shirt. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Semaglutide treatment matched the diet on measures of muscle strength and coordination. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Invoices must be collected from the AP mailbox, separated from supporting documents, matched to purchase orders, checked for taxes and charges, assigned the correct payment terms and routed for approval. — Eranda Maldeniya, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In my room in particular, the curtains were a hot pink and green floral pattern that matched the wallpaper, bed skirt, and headboard perfectly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The incredible highs of athletic success can sometimes be matched by the lows that follow a professional playing career and Romo is far from alone in having to pick up the pieces after an arrest. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 The team’s nine home runs matched the second most by one team in a single game in MLB history. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, our commitment to great content is matched by our commitment to acceptance – to every story, every storyteller, and no blacklists, no exceptions, for anyone. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Riders of any age can also request to be matched with a female driver. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched

Adjective

Uncovered, the untreated natural teak will patina to a matching silvery gray for a more aged wash while still maintaining its contemporary structure.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Hathaway styled her Asics sneakers with white pull-on pants, a simple black tank top, and a matching white sweater tied around her shoulders.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of matching

Adjective

Green is currently engaged to Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess, and was previously married to Megan Fox.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Hart is a registered nurse and lifestyle creator who is married to New York Knicks star Josh Hart and the mother of twin boys.

— William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
The second look featured a sheer, lace gown with intricate floral details, which Blanco complemented in a black tuxedo and bow tie, also designed by Ralph Lauren.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of complemented

Adjective

The approach also keeps JR3 compatible with launchers already used by Army units.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Due to antibodies from previous transfusions and a transplant, finding a compatible second kidney was nearly impossible.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of compatible

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

Wisconsin is experiencing its largest outbreak in decades, while Georgia health officials are working to contain a cluster tied to a metro Atlanta day care center.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
But there is something else tied to his Jewish heritage that keeps things in perspective — the struggles his grandmother went through escaping liquidation at the hand of the Nazis in her Polish hometown.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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