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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
After the final whistle, the main source of frustration for the Forest hierarchy was the performance of the match officials.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Pellegrino matched Dreyer with a bounding right-footer that gave SDFC a 4-0 lead.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Lionel Messi has, once again, made horophiles green with envy, sporting an incredible Audemars Piguet before the match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
After the final whistle, the main source of frustration for the Forest hierarchy was the performance of the match officials.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Their beginning financial offer at a minimum had to match Vitello’s UT salary, which is already more than what most major-league managers earn.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Pellegrino matched Dreyer with a bounding right-footer that gave SDFC a 4-0 lead.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Back in April after defeating the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, Kerr wore a Harvard shirt to the postgame podium, showing support to a university that was under fire by the administration.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex later shared a compilation of videos and pictures from the tournament on her Instagram Stories.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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To me, jobs in this industry feel like a bunch of little marriages.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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What makes the Gen Z movement so dangerous to African leaders is that the continent is home to some of the world’s poorest countries, and unemployment is rampant, particularly among young people who make up over half of the population.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The southern half of the country -- from Southern California through much of Texas, the exterior Southeast and the coastal Mid-Atlantic -- will possibly see drier conditions than what is average for winter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Feeding should start at very low levels, beginning with a hundred grams of liquid glucose—the equivalent of half a cup of sugar.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Yes, deals get done The diary of the workaday sales exec at most of the major distribs is filled with meetings with their acquisitions exec equivalent.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Malinche’s negative image was solidified by Nobel Prize in Literature winner Octavio Paz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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There is also a danger that anger with Hamas and rivalries within the Palestinian community in Gaza could now explode, analysts say.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The men’s opposing theories, murder versus suicide, became entangled in a rivalry over who had known and understood him best.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Coming into this season, the Rams needed their two old stars on offense not to fall off the age cliff and thus complement a youthful defense that’s among the NFL’s best.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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They were married only for two years before Spears filed for divorce, and the two fought a bitter battle over custody.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Once off the track, friend and soon-to-be family member, Samantha Corum (married to Kelce’s cousin, Tanner) shared post-game fits to Instagram that revealed the revamp.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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