rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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But Edwards led the Stars to victory in the rematch with the Stripes, who appeared to run out of gas while playing in their third straight mini-game. Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026 James had eight points and Leonard had five points and five rebounds for Team Stripes, which advanced to face Team World and won again, 48-45, for a rematch with Team Stars in the final. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Saturday’s rematch was a different story, with the Johnnies outscoring Providence, 40-29, after the fight. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026 Central could get a rematch with Basha in a quarterfinal. Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rematch

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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 20 Feb. 2026.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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