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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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
After being shut out in the group stage opener, Man City's superstar Erling Haaland has caught fire, scoring a goal in each of their past two matches.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
—Don Sweeney
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Sinner defeated Djokovic, the all-time leader in career Grand Slams, in the semifinals in straight sets to advance to the final, while Alcaraz emerged victorious in four sets over Taylor Fritz during his semifinal match.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
After being shut out in the group stage opener, Man City's superstar Erling Haaland has caught fire, scoring a goal in each of their past two matches.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Verb
No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 July 2025
What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
—Don Sweeney
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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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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The president’s attendance at the Club World Cup event comes just a year before the U.S. is set to co-host FIFA’s marquee tournament—the 2026 World Cup—along with Canada and Mexico.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Their son, Monty, was born in 2017, with each having one child from their previous marriages.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Off-screen, many of them have been in marriages for almost the same amount of time.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The Cubs entered the final road trip of the first half Tuesday in Minnesota with 492 runs in 90 games, second in the majors to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 501 runs.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Over half of the fan base expects a double-digit win season.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 25 kilos of drugs were wrapped in packaging featuring the iconic gun-brandishing cartoon character, the Walton County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post, which included images of the cocaine.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The innovation meant to complement urban mobility ended up cannibalizing public transportation, particularly harming low-income communities removing their access to affordable transit options.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Suter thrived as a middle-six center in Vancouver, but also has high enough offensive intelligence to complement star players as a top-six winger.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Lautner married Taylor Dome, now another Taylor Lautner in November 2022.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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On November 6, 1895, the 18-year-old Consuelo Vanderbilt married Charles, the ninth Duke of Marlborough at St. Thomas’s Church on 53rd Street and 5th Avenue in a morning ceremony.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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As Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur on July 10-11, U.S tariff issues hovered over them like a menace.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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