matchup

noun

match·up ˈmach-ˌəp

Synonyms of matchup next

: match entry 1

Example Sentences

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream

Recent Examples on the Web In the case of a head-to-head matchup between Trump and DeSantis, the former president still holds a 10-point advantage, 54% to 44%. —

Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner, 21 Jan. 2023 Bird will become just the second player in franchise history to have their number hung in the rafters during a pregame ceremony on Sunday, June 11 ahead of a matchup with the Washington Mystics. —

Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2023 The magnitude of the upcoming playoff matchup against the 49ers could sway the Cowboys to reverse course. —

Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023 Hubbard's touchdown, scored during the fourth quarter of the playoff matchup, was the longest fumble return for a touchdown in NFL postseason history, according to NFL Research. —

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2023 Legendary composer John Williams, 90, collaborated with ESPN to create an original score ahead of TCU’s College Football Playoff matchup against Georgia. —

Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2023 The winner of this matchup will bolster their postseason chances, although either will still need some assistance to secure a playoff berth. —

Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023 With millions of fans watching on television, Hamlin, 24, collapsed in the first quarter of a crucial matchup with playoff implications on Monday night, forcing the league to suspend the game. —

Ken Belson, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2023 Dalton Kincaid and Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III are all sitting, which certainly takes some of the fun out of the matchup. —

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