rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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Aspinall made short work of Blaydes in the rematch, though, knocking him out cold in one minute, which is a similar result to most of Aspinall’s other victories. Brett Appley, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 The reigning Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles are 5-2 heading into Sunday's Week 8 rematch against the New York Giants. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 In a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals – which went the full seven games – the two squads proved again that there was little to separate them as neither led by more than seven points in the 58-minute affair. Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 The Mitchells and the machines are readying for a rematch. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rematch

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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