as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Recent Examples of matchup
This is the first-ever matchup between these two programs.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Although the Broncos play in one of the toughest divisions in football, the AFC West may be there for the taking with the Kansas City Chiefs losing their season opener and potentially falling to 0-2 with a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles looming.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But there was no fifth set in this matchup.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a fine matchup of good south county teams.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Although the Broncos play in one of the toughest divisions in football, the AFC West may be there for the taking with the Kansas City Chiefs losing their season opener and potentially falling to 0-2 with a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles looming.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But there was no fifth set in this matchup.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a fine matchup of good south county teams.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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All eight of the previous Little League Classics have been held on that first Sunday of the tournament.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The postseason tournament tips off on Sunday, September 14, at 1 pm ET, with games televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lindblade is excited about Lionel Messi and Inter Miami games that have added to the city’s appeal and the back-to-back Stanley Cup championships of the Florida Panthers, whose practice complex is just north of downtown.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guardians starter Slade Cecconi — who conversely had the best game of his career — didn’t allow a hit through seven innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The number of local homes put up for sale soared, boosting competition among sellers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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