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as in tournaments
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 marriages
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 halves
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 equivalents
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 pictures
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 rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the discussion soon degenerated into a pointless shouting match
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as in complements
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 meets
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 matches
Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
During this time, neo-Nazi gangs grew visible at concerts, football matches and in public squares.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Boston is currently set to host seven matches when the World Cup comes to North America next summer.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The team, developed through Banijay’s Southfields label and NXT division, streams its matches and content online, drawing more than 22 million views to date.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Rahm partnered with Tyrrell Hatton to win both Friday foursomes matches and their opening Saturday match, extending his career Ryder Cup foursomes record to a perfect 6-0-0.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Without a win at St James’ Park in their last three visits, Arteta’s players could not feed into the hectic nature of Newcastle matches in the past.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Ivancevic estimates that a wrapping job that matches the caliber of her work for Swift typically costs clients between $250 to $300, with pickup and delivery.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Plus, the neutral color easily matches with all your travel outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
His engineering background also matches where Apple is going as a company, exploring emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Edith Hessenberger, director of the Ötztal Museums, told Austrian news outlets that evidence from the materials, locked away under the ice for 80 years, matches almost exactly with historical records from the mission.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The spotty quality of the voice work matches the unevenness of the animation from Toronto’s Guru Studios.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Now, a team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst has created an artificial neuron that doesn’t just mimic how real neurons behave, but also matches them in size, energy use, signal strength, timing, and responsiveness to chemical signals.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Before the 2024-25 campaign, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made an interesting observation about the scheduling of his side’s matches.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
During this time, neo-Nazi gangs grew visible at concerts, football matches and in public squares.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Boston is currently set to host seven matches when the World Cup comes to North America next summer.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The team, developed through Banijay’s Southfields label and NXT division, streams its matches and content online, drawing more than 22 million views to date.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Rahm partnered with Tyrrell Hatton to win both Friday foursomes matches and their opening Saturday match, extending his career Ryder Cup foursomes record to a perfect 6-0-0.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
That's certainly the case with this ultra-powerful gaming portable, but the cost matches its capabilities.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Without a win at St James’ Park in their last three visits, Arteta’s players could not feed into the hectic nature of Newcastle matches in the past.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Ivancevic estimates that a wrapping job that matches the caliber of her work for Swift typically costs clients between $250 to $300, with pickup and delivery.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Plus, the neutral color easily matches with all your travel outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
His engineering background also matches where Apple is going as a company, exploring emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Edith Hessenberger, director of the Ötztal Museums, told Austrian news outlets that evidence from the materials, locked away under the ice for 80 years, matches almost exactly with historical records from the mission.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The spotty quality of the voice work matches the unevenness of the animation from Toronto’s Guru Studios.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Now, a team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst has created an artificial neuron that doesn’t just mimic how real neurons behave, but also matches them in size, energy use, signal strength, timing, and responsiveness to chemical signals.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matches
Noun
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The Centennial State has hosted a string of notable golf tournaments in recent years.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The tournaments pit heroes such as Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Kano, Jax, Liu Kang and Kung Lao to fight against villains like Mileena, Nitara, Reiko, Kabal, Reptile, Goro and the sorcerer Shang Tsung.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Since Mahomes became the organization’s starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have faced fourth down with at least three yards to go from inside the 10-yard line some 25 times in the first halves of their games.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The true death knell, however, is the fact that the mix of dreary and dreamlike — the very juxtaposition that gives Kiss of the Spider Woman its aenima and its sting — sit too uneasily next to each other, as if both halves were stuck in a separate conversation instead of talking to each other.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using employees – the number of people – rather than full-time equivalents makes these numbers difficult to compare directly with EPA’s budget proposals.—
Chris Sellers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lucid also promotes the vehicle with city and freeway MPGe equivalents of 114 and 109.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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While North Korean state media released text accounts of the parade Saturday morning, pictures and video of the event were expected to be released later in the day.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Inside, police found copper wire, rope and pictures of the missing women.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Unexpected Christmas the film revolves around the romantic entanglements, family secrets, old rivalries — and love — that ensue when the Scott family comes together for a holiday reunion.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the creative direction for the San Diego show will feature the continuation of several major rivalries inside the two-ring steel cage.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This complements previous research on ‘smart insulins’ with a synthetic hinge designed to react to such a substance and more accurately regulate blood sugar levels.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Check out Miss Conduct, a beautiful burgundy that complements sweater weather.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her character marries into the Corleone mafia family.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Along the beer highway, Dubuque marries football and beer unlike any other city.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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So, when the Tata Trusts board meets later Friday for the first time since reports of an internal power struggle first surfaced, many investors — and the government — will hope that the boardroom battle gets resolved.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Matches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matches. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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