rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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He and Democrat Rebecca Cooke may be headed for a rematch in 2026, after Van Orden defeated Cooke in 2024. Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025 This is a rematch from the 2023 second round, which Winchester won 3-0. Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 This weekend, the Rams (6-2) are clear road favorites in a rematch with one of just two teams that has beaten them this year. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 After dropping a rematch with the Birds, their losing streak reached three on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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