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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
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
That’s a huge drop from each of the two previous matches with 2.5 xG or higher.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Donning matching white hard hats, Trump and Powell took a tour of the central bank's $2.5 billion building renovation project.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 July 2025
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Noun
He’s played 35 matches (21 starts) in his MLS career.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
That’s a huge drop from each of the two previous matches with 2.5 xG or higher.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Verb
The clip shows a small child bouncing inside a hotel room, a visual that perfectly matches the mom's advice.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Donning matching white hard hats, Trump and Powell took a tour of the central bank's $2.5 billion building renovation project.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Sinner seemed to mean it, and to live by it; he had nearly been knocked out of the tournament during the quarterfinals, when Grigor Dimitrov had taken the first two sets and had the match in control before blowing out a pectoral muscle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The men’s tournament will begin on June 11, 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Pete Grathoff
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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In the wake of his death, here's a look back at Hulk Hogan's marriages to his three wives: Linda Hogan, Jennifer McDaniel and Sky Daily.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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After only four marriages, their journey comes to an inevitable, painful halt.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Just last season, the Dodgers overcame an extreme number of pitching injuries, plus a Padres surge in the season’s second half, to win their 11th divisional crown in 12 years.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Where are new Nashville residents coming from? U-Haul reported that in the first half of 2025, most of Nashville's new residents have been coming from other southern states, with a few exceptions.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Unlike the Soviets, who attempted to dictate public perceptions by manically managing the images of their exploits, NASA made the risky decision to allow its project to unfurl on live television.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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Trump's hardline trade stance, however, risks straining the delicate U.S.-India defense relationship, which has blossomed in recent years in a sign of India's geostrategic importance to the United States amid its rivalry with China.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Due to their ensuing real-life and fictional rivalry to reach the top of the WWE pinnacle, there was still some bad blood between Punk and Triple H as the latter moved into an executive position.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But the pointer is softer and more playful in a way that complements iPadOS.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Palm Tree Crew brings a unique lifestyle perspective that perfectly complements our performance DNA.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Neeson is currently dating his Naked Gun costar Pamela Anderson, and was previously linked to Barbra Streisand and Brooke Shields before marrying wife Natasha Richardson in 1994.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Couples who got married in 2025 spent an average of $36,000 on their wedding, according to Zola, up from $33,000 in 2024 and $29,000 in 2023.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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The Quilters meet at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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In an exclusive clip that debuted at the Outlander: Blood of My Blood panel at Comic-Con, Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) meet in secret at a bridge in the Highlands.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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