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rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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Celina dispatched Decatur 33-7 in another regional semifinal Friday to set up the rematch. Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025 That will be followed by the WWE Intercontinental Championship rematch between titleholder John Cena and Dominik Mysterio. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 If the Broncos win and first-place San Diego State beats the Lobos, then BSU — which holds a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Rebels — will travel to Southern California next week for a rematch with the Aztecs in the championship game. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Nov. 2025 Last year’s event was highlighted by a Final Four rematch between Purdue and North Carolina State. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rematch

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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