Synonyms of matchup

matchup

noun

ˈmach-ˌəp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournament
• game
• competition
• event
• match
• championship
• contest
• tourney
• bout
• sport
• meet
• sweepstakes
• semifinal
• battle
• sweep-stake
• skirmish
• race
• scrimmage
• tussle
• athletics
• tug-of-war
• struggle
• play-off
• derby
• outing
• final
• conflict
• runoff
• marathon
• nightcap
• open
• round-robin
• round
• heat
• triathlon
• decathlon
• field day
• pentathlon
• gymkhana
• national(s)
• biathlon
• rubber
• volley
• heptathlon
• ultramarathon
• seesaw
• rally
• sudden death
• dead heat
• classic
• photo finish
• set
• run

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Northern Arizona University's football season got off to a strong start under new head coach Brian Wright, but the Lumberjacks will have a tougher test this weekend with an in-state matchup against the Arizona Wildcats. —Jeremy Duda, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024

While that matchup will headline week two, there's a number of other intriguing games slated for this weekend. —Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Sep. 2024

Neither starts on the hot seat, but both coaches could use a win in this marquee matchup. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024

There also are sharp increases in Democrats' satisfaction with the presidential matchup and enthusiasm for their candidate. —Gary Langer, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2024