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
The matchup will also have major implications for the Big 12 title race.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
The most recent matchup between the two teams occurred on The Blue last December when the Broncos won the Mountain West championship game 21-7 and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Saturday night’s matchup between the No. 3 Hurricanes (4-0, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) and No. 18 Seminoles (3-1, 0-1 ACC) should be a good one at Doak Campbell Stadium.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Denver will then visit Vancouver for a matchup with the Raptors on Monday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
The most recent matchup between the two teams occurred on The Blue last December when the Broncos won the Mountain West championship game 21-7 and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Saturday night’s matchup between the No. 3 Hurricanes (4-0, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) and No. 18 Seminoles (3-1, 0-1 ACC) should be a good one at Doak Campbell Stadium.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Denver will then visit Vancouver for a matchup with the Raptors on Monday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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Of all the runs that Valentin Vacherot could have embarked upon to win his first ever major tennis tournament, this was surely the most unlikely.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tournaments pit heroes such as Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Kano, Jax, Liu Kang and Kung Lao to fight against villains like Mileena, Nitara, Reiko, Kabal, Reptile, Goro and the sorcerer Shang Tsung.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and how to prepare various recipes, some that include wild game meat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Still, the pass-game prowess is notable given the revolving door at quarterback, wide receiver and tight end.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of their 16 meetings in all competitions between August 2004 and August 2007, 10 featured one goal or fewer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is the fourth year of the event, and the additions of Steen, Jackman and Arbour will bring the number of players in the Hall of Fame to 20.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Featuring high-profile guests like Coco Jones, the annual DKMS gala is a fundraising event hosted by the international nonprofit organization with a mission to fight blood cancer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The coaching staff will use Friday’s game and next week’s match against Belize in Bridgeview, Illinois, to begin the rebuilding process.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Though sportsbooks’ advertising spending has remained flat at around $666 million in 2024, according to Neilson Ad Intel, Kraus said messaging from sportsbooks is everywhere, including during games and matches, when commentators walk viewers through over-under odds and parlays.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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