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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
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Viewers can also stream the matches on ESPN+ or Hulu + Live TV.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 30 June 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
—Don Sweeney
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The dating app has started testing a new feature that allows people who pay for the app to filter potential matches based on height − a move that's sparked discussion online about the challenges short men face while dating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Viewers can also stream the matches on ESPN+ or Hulu + Live TV.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
—Don Sweeney
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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The experience allows guests to partake in their own personal tournament and enjoy the beautiful London weather.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was put on a two-year probation by the Grand Slam Board in 2017 after insulting a female chair umpire at the U.S. Open and getting kicked out of that tournament.—
Howard Fendrich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Their son, Monty, was born in 2017, with each having one child from their previous marriages.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Off-screen, many of them have been in marriages for almost the same amount of time.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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At least half of the respondents in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the U.K., named Russia as their countries’ top threat.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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When both CEOs and their CMOs were asked about the primary role of marketing, only half of the pairs from the same company gave the same answer.—
Rekha Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 25 kilos of drugs were wrapped in packaging featuring the iconic gun-brandishing cartoon character, the Walton County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post, which included images of the cocaine.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The innovation meant to complement urban mobility ended up cannibalizing public transportation, particularly harming low-income communities removing their access to affordable transit options.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Suter thrived as a middle-six center in Vancouver, but also has high enough offensive intelligence to complement star players as a top-six winger.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash showed up at Folsom for the show along with June Carter–the duo would marry two weeks later–his band, the Tennessee Three, and opening acts and background singers the Statler Brothers and Carl Perkins.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Rape, assaults, psychological violence, women of all ages, married, with children, or very young girls.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Catch a stunning fireworks display at Carowinds’ Star-Spangled Nights, where North and South Carolina meet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The project sits near Hialeah, where Florida’s Turnpike meets Interstate 75.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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