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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
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
Hunter then underwent 11 rounds of radiation, one new and intense round of chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant — thanks to her brother Roy, 21, who was a perfect match.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 May 2025
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
And bombers can match FPVs for precision attacks even in cluttered surroundings.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Surveillance footage records another shouting match that erupts outside the development, prosecutors say.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
Hunter then underwent 11 rounds of radiation, one new and intense round of chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant — thanks to her brother Roy, 21, who was a perfect match.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
The Yukon’s license plate was stolen and did not match the SUV, but investigators are still working to confirm whether the vehicle itself was stolen.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
And bombers can match FPVs for precision attacks even in cluttered surroundings.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Their season ended with a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After all, the Heat was 5-1 this season (including the play-in tournament) when using this starting group.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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The documentary also includes snapshots of Stringfield’s life, such as dressing as a man to compete in motorcycle races and her many marriages (and penchant for younger men).—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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On Veterans Day in 2014, Taya founded the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation, which is dedicated to strengthening service marriages across the United States.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In the southern half of the country, especially in the Southwest, spring has warmed the most.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Edgerly said that nearly half of all dementias could be preventable by taking better care of modifiable risks earlier in life.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The asteroid is not fully visible in the first set of high-resolution images NASA released Monday, as the space rock is larger than Lucy's field of view.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read on to see a handful of the most spectacular images from the Lyrid meteor shower 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Orlando City and Atlanta United will meet on Saturday in a fierce rivalry MLS matchup, a game soccer fans in the U.S. won't want to miss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Reflecting on their past as competing late-night talk show hosts, Leno said that the way the media portrayed their rivalry was not accurate.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rugs in All Forms: Function Meets Design Whether anchoring a living room or adding texture to a hallway, Scandinavian rugs are available in a variety of formats, including runners, large statement pieces, and soft area rugs designed to complement open floor plans or cozy corners.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Paint your porch in colors that complement the house and help keep it cool during hot weather.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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She and the Coast Guardsman were married early this year, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an enforcement incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Alvarado left Guatemala as a teenager and married Nixon at 19.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Randy Haight – at the time a young patrol officer who was at the crime scene — met his partner at the hospital.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Trump and Zelensky briefly met at Pope Francis’s funeral last week.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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