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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
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Police said a body found inside the blast site matches that of a 13-year-old who was reported missing in the wake of the explosion, according to the station.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The German served for the match in the fifth set at 5-4, only to be broken by Alcaraz thanks to a massive forehand winner that Zverev sailed long.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Jimmy Choo shoes completed the ensemble, specifically the Afia Mesh 100 pump crafted from satin and ruched tulle in a matching Winter Bloom color.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Police said a body found inside the blast site matches that of a 13-year-old who was reported missing in the wake of the explosion, according to the station.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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The news of this partnership comes a little over a month before the NCAA March Madness tournament is set to kick off.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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This mission hits a wall when the local gaming authority suspends all Hong Kong player accounts just weeks before a key tournament selection stage.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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China is set to have 200 million one-person households by the end of the decade, according to state media: Fertility rates are dropping, marriages are declining, and life expectancy is lengthening.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Harrison has six children from his four previous marriages, including three stepdaughters.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The severed half plopped limply back into her bowl.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For comparison, that’s the equivalent of Pakistan’s electricity demand.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Attorney Yates points out that the amount of DNA on Debe's coat that the lab had said could be consistent with Bob Atrops was miniscule—the equivalent of about six skin cells.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Women other than Maxwell were redacted from videos and images being released Friday, Blanche said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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View gallery - 3 images Walking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cal was led by a pair of players who were new to the rivalry.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the long rivalry between Hill and Rose.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Shepard complemented his wife in a Giorgio Armani black one-button peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in satin, along with a white evening shirt and a necktie.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Marin County public works crews and Ghilotti Construction brought in 6-inch pumps to complement the city’s 6-inch pump and try to lower the water level.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Papoli and Goodarzi were married for 28 years.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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McKee and Monique Tepe married in 2015 and divorced in 2017.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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