rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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District 4 features a rematch of incumbent Renee Perkins Johnson and challenger Wil Russell. Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 But the 2025 rematch was a different story, as Bell cruised to a dominant 51-13 victory. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025 Craig also snapped former champion Jamahal Hill's arm in their rematch in June 2021. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 So good at important moments in the high-stakes, high-tension final set, Sabalenka held it together and held on, converting her third match point Thursday night to finish off a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Pegula in a rematch of last year’s final. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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