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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a chess match
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2
as in marriage
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
from all appearances those two have got a good match there
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I can't find the match to this sock
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
for a wife he wants a woman who will be his match in every aspect of their lives
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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
Erin is so nearly my exact match you'd think she must be my twin and not just my cousin
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the discussion soon degenerated into a pointless shouting match
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as in to complement
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in to meet
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of match
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the mention of the close match’s surname, Vicki’s face turned bright red.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Further, Gauff — who teamed up with Naked Smoothies to drop the brand's first-ever signature drink, the Protein Pineapple Orange Smoothie, on Aug. 18 — expressed her admiration for Williams' athletic talents, praising her performance beyond the victorious DC Open match.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the mention of the close match’s surname, Vicki’s face turned bright red.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The tickets matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball with a 2x multiplier in the drawing Friday, Aug. 15, California Lottery officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Live stream Chelsea matches with Peacock: Start your subscription now!
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Players will begin the tournament with pairings based on FedEx Cup points for the season and the winner of the 72-hole, stroke play event will be declared the FedEx Cup champion.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Świątek and Alcaraz both lifted singles titles at the Cincinnati Open on Monday before flying into New York on a private jet, making for a hectic and congested schedule with this year’s mixed doubles event taking place the week before the main tournament.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The notion of destroying marriages and undoing family relationships would be extremely difficult for the Court to justify.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The affair led to two marriages for the couple, 11 films, and an ostentatious jet-setting lifestyle that involved furs, jewelry, yachts, and glamorous travel.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Game of Keys (working title) will launch across Prime Video’s international footprint in the second half of 2026.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The hosts debate whether a team in the upper half of the valuations could sell today if the buyer wasn’t Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, companies must have a process for people to report deepfakes and nonconsensual intimate images, including revenge pornography, within 48 hours of being notified.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lazy-load images, optimize assets and make sure scrolling feels smooth.—
Talie Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Clubs have built the foundation by nurturing talent and rivalries, but every global sport is also powered by national pride.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ashcroft had been governor just before him, and the two were rumored to have a rivalry.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But in a world where work is shifting faster than careers can keep pace, they must be complemented by approaches that reach across boundaries.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Lastly, the new Ferrari driver also prefers more rear-end stability that complements the front of his car, while Leclerc prefers a consistent front-to-back setup on his car.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That has changed over the last 50 years, researchers noted, making this combination of milestones — living away from parents, married, with children — vastly less common in 2025.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
24 Aug. 2025
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More than 5 million viewers watched The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner, then 72, marry contestant Theresa Nist, then 71, in January of 2024 — only to be shocked when the couple announced their divorce three months later.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So Knox asked to meet, and Lewinsky invited Knox to her hotel room.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Treatments like Ultherapy Prime reflect that shift—deeper, smarter, and more precise, with results designed to meet the needs of the individual.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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