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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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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
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
SmackDown was the go-home show for tomorrow’s WWE Night of Champions, which features a five-match card in Saudi Arabia as part of a busy wrestling weekend that also features PPVs and PLEs from AEW, TNA and NXT.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Sophisticated consumers expect operational quality to match the promise of the brand itself.
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Daniel Berman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Firas al-Buraikan of Saudi Arabia in action during the match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium, on Friday.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
SmackDown was the go-home show for tomorrow’s WWE Night of Champions, which features a five-match card in Saudi Arabia as part of a busy wrestling weekend that also features PPVs and PLEs from AEW, TNA and NXT.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Sophisticated consumers expect operational quality to match the promise of the brand itself.
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Daniel Berman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Mbappe, whose eight goals led the tournament four years ago, already has 16 World Cup goals for his career, tied for second all-time.
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This is where the true tournament of the best tournament in the world begins — where the safety nets are officially removed, where every kick is vital, and every blade of grass is earned.
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President Trump has four other children from his previous marriages who were also present.
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From decades-long marriages to young love, see the significant others of these Sweet Magnolias stars.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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The Twins’ bats answered in their half of the second, with four hits and three runs.
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But for foods that are more crumbly and less stain-y, Miss Manners finds leather (or a stain-resistant slippery equivalent) a helpful material for getting things to slide right to the floor.
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With a footprint equivalent to the largest pyramids of ancient Egypt, Cahokia’s colossal Monks Mound is the largest pre-Columbian structure north of central Mexico.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his still-new Padres uniform Friday night, Buehler was a star in this NL West rivalry once again.
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The other final will see Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay renew their rivalry from Forbidden Door 2024, this time with an AEW World Championship match at Wembley Stadium on the line.
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.
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But maybe the best part of a golf vacation here is all of the other things to do in the area that can complement your golf.
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Alongside the post, Gillihan — who also has three kids and was previously married — shared a lengthy message about the couple's journey to their engagement.
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That was a decade ago; now that so many more cousins have married non-Amish partners, English pervades most family spaces and occasions.
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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