rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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Benton, who has worked as an ironworker and served in the House since 2023, faces Republican Gabby Shanahan in a November rematch. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 In choosing Minnesota, Montreal avoided a rematch of last year's grueling semifinal series against the Charge in which all four games were decided by one goal — including the Victoire's 3-2 win that required four overtime periods. CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 What the semifinals have in common is being rematches from this season’s league phase, which were won by Bayern and Arsenal. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 The rematch Friday afternoon is at Orange High. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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