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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
Jerome Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
The match also marked the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 match at the French Open since Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in 2013.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 June 2025
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That matched forecasts by economists polled by FactSet.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
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Noun
But with just over five hours since the match began, Alcaraz served for the title at 5-4 up.
—Jerome Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
The match also marked the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 match at the French Open since Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in 2013.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 June 2025
Verb
The May jobs report showed the U.S. economy keeping pace despite uncertainty driven by President Trump’s trade policy, largely matching the expectations of economists.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That matched forecasts by economists polled by FactSet.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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So far, in the NCAA tournament, Cholowsky had been uncharacteristically quiet for his standards.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, James Horncastle gives you the background on River Plate.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Most marriages experience bumps in the road, but what happens when those bumps turn into forks?—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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The unusual timeline was the result of second marriages and late-in-life fatherhood for the former president and, later, one of his sons.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Yet work requirements are popular, supported by more than half of Americans and eight in 10 Republicans in a recent KFF poll.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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Leaders pursue half as many AI initiatives as others.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Any federal agent using Clearview or an alternative can take the same footage and run facial images to find matches across photos scraped from social sites.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Israeli officials released images of Thunberg and others wearing orange life vests and sitting closely together on the Madleen.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Passive income should complement your current offers, not compete with them.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her flashy game perfectly complements that of Allisha Gray, the WNBA Eastern Conference player of the month.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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King Pentheus becomes Stavros, a wealthy, controlling figure married for decades to Hedy, Lena’s best friend.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The couple married in 1992 and share six children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Rowdy, Bella, and Rebecca.—
Allison DeGrushe,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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Since Newsom directed state workers to return to in-person work four days a week starting in July, several unions have filed unfair labor practices that allege the administration violated state labor laws by failing to meet and confer over the impacts of the policy change.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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It was agreed that Minna would meet Constance at home and proceed from there.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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