as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Recent Examples of matchup
The Cowboys-Eagles matchup will be on Thursday night, the first game in NBC’s package of primarily Sunday night games.
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Prior to his matchup against O’Malley, Dvalishvili had defeated Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
There are plenty of attractive matchups with home games against the Ravens, Eagles, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, and a trip to Buffalo.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
In a Tri-Valley League matchup, Priya Bedard knocked in two runs going 3-for-3 with a triple and a double, including her 100th career hit, as Medway topped Medfield 18-12.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Prior to his matchup against O’Malley, Dvalishvili had defeated Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
There are plenty of attractive matchups with home games against the Ravens, Eagles, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, and a trip to Buffalo.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
In a Tri-Valley League matchup, Priya Bedard knocked in two runs going 3-for-3 with a triple and a double, including her 100th career hit, as Medway topped Medfield 18-12.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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Both the novel and movie chronicle the infamous 50th Hunger Games tournament that took place decades before the events of the original trilogy that starred Jennifer Lawrence as victor turned revolutionist Katniss Everdeen.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Not bad for a guy who spent much of this week as the tournament’s first alternate — waiting, hoping, for someone to pull out.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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An’s game of choice, Apex Legends, is a particularly taxing one.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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There are seven such tilts this year, with all but the Brazil game set to air on NFL Network.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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The event is the world's biggest music competition, watched by more than 160 million people across the world.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Evenings bring the magic of Highlander’s signature programs—think talent shows, campfires, and spirited cabin competitions.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This year’s event will be headlined by R&B heartthrob Mario and Hip-Hop vet Jadakiss with additional performances by house music icons and more.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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Meteorologists working for the federal government closely coordinate with local and state agencies during severe weather events.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The match would remain competitive in the fourth as Brandt’s fifth goal cut the lead to 15-12 with 3:13 left.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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