rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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In a September 2023 rematch with Shevchenko, Grasso retained her belt in a fighter that was ruled a split draw. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 Brookline also went to five in a win over Newton North, and there’s high anticipation for its rematches with the Tigers and Needham. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025 This backstory, too long to fit into a text message, was part of what gave the Times Square event its significance: Garcia and Haney were each fighting separately, against opponents they were favored to beat, in order to drum up interest in a future rematch. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 May 2025 Anthony then led the Knicks past the Celtics in their first-round rematch in 2013, averaging 29.2 points per game against a Boston team that would trade Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Nets less than two months later. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 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 17 May. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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