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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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The two came face-to-face after the match with Ostapenko delivering the insults.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025
As for play, the Blade matches up with the better end of gaming batteries.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When his game starts to go downhill, Tashi ups the stakes by setting him up in a low-level challenger match against Patrick (Josh O'Connor) — his old best friend and her ex-boyfriend.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The two came face-to-face after the match with Ostapenko delivering the insults.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night's drawing, as the Powerball jackpot currently ranks as the nation's second largest lottery jackpot of all time.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025
As for play, the Blade matches up with the better end of gaming batteries.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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After that, Alcaraz brought the hammer down with his otherwise impenetrable delivery, which was broken only three times across the tournament.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Sunday’s final was a reminder that a whole tournament is a heavy weight for any two players to carry — even Sinner and Alcaraz.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Rex Connors had a milestone moment in the loss for UCD, recording his 291st career tackle late in the first half, setting an Aggies career mark.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the Tar Heels then had a nice drive to end the first half, scoring on a 12-yard run.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jellycat — the British equivalent of Beanie Babies — was founded as a high-end children’s toy brand in London in 1999.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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On average, participants reported using the equivalent of 10 to 17 joints per week considering today's strains are widely reported to be much stronger than in past decades.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the event Nvidia speakers particularly focused on enterprise inference applications, where AI hopes to achieve its return on investment as pointed out in the slide image below.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The comments came as New Zealand Police released images on Tuesday showing a campsite set up in Waitomo, which is believed to be where Phillips and his children had been staying before he was fatally shot.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rivalry itself has been tight.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic ultimately emerged as the third man, which enriched the dynamic and added layers, creating three rivalries where previously there had been one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now with the lighting isssues fixed, the team turned its attention to creating a selection of more exciting colorways for the Halo65 to complement the improved lighting.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her bronzy makeup, done by Carolina Gonzalez, consisted of a gold glittery eye look that was complemented with a mauve pink lip and, while her hair was styled in curls and a side bang, a departure from her signature curtain fringe.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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He is married with two children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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