Synonyms
Examples of matchup in a Sentence
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
Recent Examples on the Web
However, after seeing strong TV ratings from last year's Christmas Day matchups, where the NFL easily outdrew the NBA, the league has changed its tune.
—
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The 53rd matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was the latest chapter in their storied rivalry, with James’ Los Angeles Lakers defeating Curry’s Golden State Warriors 115-113 in a classic Christmas Day matchup Wednesday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Baltimore is looking to win three straight games for the first time since winning five straight from Weeks 3-7.
Copied
Share
History of Baltimore vs. Houston
Greg Rosenstein
This is a rematch of last season’s Divisional Round matchup, won by Baltimore 34-10.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
The Steelers-Ravens matchup averaged 15.4 million viewers on FOX, while Clemson-Texas drew 8.6 million viewers on TNT.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matchup 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The 53rd matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was the latest chapter in their storied rivalry, with James’ Los Angeles Lakers defeating Curry’s Golden State Warriors 115-113 in a classic Christmas Day matchup Wednesday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Baltimore is looking to win three straight games for the first time since winning five straight from Weeks 3-7.
Copied
Share
History of Baltimore vs. Houston
Greg Rosenstein
This is a rematch of last season’s Divisional Round matchup, won by Baltimore 34-10.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
The Steelers-Ravens matchup averaged 15.4 million viewers on FOX, while Clemson-Texas drew 8.6 million viewers on TNT.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matchup
Dictionary Entries Near matchup
Cite this Entry
“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share