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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
Alex Connor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Tough opening matches against the New York Red Bulls and then Inter Miami mean this young squad will be challenged to right away to validate the offseason decisions.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
The Americans have nearly matched that in Milano Cortina alone.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
With an assist from Laila Edwards, the two brought the score to 1-1 with just minutes left in the match.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Tough opening matches against the New York Red Bulls and then Inter Miami mean this young squad will be challenged to right away to validate the offseason decisions.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Players who match two of 6 winning Florida Lotto numbers get a free ticket.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 19 Feb. 2026
The Americans have nearly matched that in Milano Cortina alone.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Thursday night probably won’t be one of those talked about on the Trojans’ tournament resume.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The second big night of high school boys hockey section tournament play again went very much according to seed.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The women must navigate unraveling marriages, family secrets and personal demons—lean on each other or risk watching their sisterhood shatter forever.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their lives are more fulfilled, their relationships are improved, their marriages are improved and their relationships with their kids are made much fuller and more vibrant and loving.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the first half, both teams traded blows, with the largest lead being seven by the Bulldogs.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Critics were divided, audiences were entertained, TV executives and Beale’s IRL equivalents were appalled, Oscar voters were enthralled.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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How to Ride Tickets Powerhounds have a range of tickets to choose from, with single and multiday passes valid for Verbier, La Tzoumaz, and Bruson starting at the CHF equivalent of around $99 for a half-day pass.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sculptural, curvy building transformed the image of Australia when it was unveiled in 1973.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his man-of-the-people image has suffered some serious blows over the past year, and a corruption scandal has proved particularly damaging to a president elected on a promise to clean up politics.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Camden, who came to Cal as a transfer from Delaware, knew enough about the rivalry to get things right, almost.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Texas State's focus remains on the present, but Friday night, fans saw the seeds of a conference rivalry being sewn.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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HoloRadar augments the safety of autonomous robots by complementing existing sensors rather than replacing them.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Smoked whitefish stars in this recipe, which is complemented by scallions, parsley, dill, and celery.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Burns married a year later, and her husband, Charles Jackson, adopted her son.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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They’ve been married for 19 years, after all, and when Amanda calls the police and introduces authorities into the situation, the couple is suddenly torn asunder.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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