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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
Ronaldo Bolaños, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The lead-up to the match between Mexico and South Africa collided with immigration policies, affordability politics and the war in Iran.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 13 June 2026
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Consider speaking up in a meeting and stating a clear boundary with a co-worker, using steady words that match your actions for the rest of the day.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
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Noun
David Beckham, right, and Tom Cruise waves to fans before the World Cup group stage match.
—Ronaldo Bolaños, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The lead-up to the match between Mexico and South Africa collided with immigration policies, affordability politics and the war in Iran.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 13 June 2026
Verb
How to play Powerball lottery game To score a jackpot in Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Consider speaking up in a meeting and stating a clear boundary with a co-worker, using steady words that match your actions for the rest of the day.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the World Cup odds for best player of the tournament, and Croucher shares his reasoning behind liking France's Kylian Mbappé (+900) best for the award.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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During her tell-all, the fiercely private celebrity pulls back the curtain on the true story of her infamous seven marriages and other wild tales of showbiz scandals, betrayals and woes.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Brown’s son and four daughters and Scott’s three sons, all from previous marriages, were on hand for the festivities, the site said.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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That lead was cut in half when Callihan jumped on a first-pitch fastball from Ohtani and sent it 427 feet over the right-field seats for his first major-league home run.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs dominated the first half, right from the opening tip, even before Knicks fans, including celebrities Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and others had a chance to sit down in their seats.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Galen, known as the father of modern medicine, started out as a doctor for gladiators—the equivalent of a residency on The Pitt.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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College football has no equivalent.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The last image was another of the couple together, with Derek once again holding Rumer’s belly.—
Laura Millar,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The images showed how quarks carrying different fractions of the pion’s momentum are distributed across the particle.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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But when rivalry between sororities escalates and a body is found, ambition, loyalty, and sisterhood collide with deadly consequences.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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The oldest rivalry in the NFL doesn’t include a team from Green Bay.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Unlike traditional consumer goods companies, Mammoth is less focused on entering specific categories to complement its overall portfolio and instead more interested in customer retention and its growth prospects across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, according to Katz-Mayfield.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The outdoor kitchen also comes in several color options, so homeowners can create a look that complements their outdoor space.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The film often feels like a series of first takes that could have used more polishing to really hit, and Shankman only occasionally marries the spoof approach with quick, sharp filmmaking.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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That’s the only thing anybody really knows for sure, considering how little information about their impending nuptials is out there, other than the fact that Swift and Kelce are indeed getting married… at some point… somewhere.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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