as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Recent Examples of matchup
The Huskies will make their second visit to the historic Phog Allen Fieldhouse in three years for a high-profile matchup on Dec. 2.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
With the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch of last year’s matchup with the Panthers and Oilers, starting Wednesday, those players are serving as a driving force for Florida during its quest to repeat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
And this is the first finals matchup involving two teams who don’t pay a luxury tax, a measure instituted in 2002 that penalizes teams financially for spending above a set threshold.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 June 2025
The result puts Orlando in fourth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a midweek rivalry matchup against Atlanta United.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
With the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch of last year’s matchup with the Panthers and Oilers, starting Wednesday, those players are serving as a driving force for Florida during its quest to repeat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
And this is the first finals matchup involving two teams who don’t pay a luxury tax, a measure instituted in 2002 that penalizes teams financially for spending above a set threshold.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 June 2025
The result puts Orlando in fourth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a midweek rivalry matchup against Atlanta United.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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
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Scottie Scheffler, coming off three wins in his last four starts, had his sixth straight round over par in the U.S. Open with a game that didn’t look familiar.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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There’s a striped, stretch terry collection of tops and bottoms that are perfect for hitting a soccer game, then heading out to lunch with friends, the partners said.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Both vodkas have consistently earned medals in international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The fellowship already has a partnership with the Austin Film Festival’s script competition.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Professor Harland tells me that each World Cup match can have up to 30 balls specifically provided for it, all stamped with the date and teams playing.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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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
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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