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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
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
The Legislature also removed the match requirement for low-income applicants.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Susan had found Teresa and neutralized the redhead’s would-be rapist/gun runner with a bullet to his frank-and-beans, while Villanueva nearly met his match in one of the gun-running goons.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
The Legislature also removed the match requirement for low-income applicants.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
What to know about Powerball To score the jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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The Heat can finish the regular season anywhere between eighth and 10th place in the East, as the NBA’s play-in tournament features the seventh-through-10th-place teams competing for the final two playoff seeds in each conference.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Miami guard scored 30 points, and the team’s loss put them in the 10th spot in the playoffs – at the edge of the play-in tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Get Curious About Who Your Partner Is Now One of the biggest reasons marriages feel stale is the illusion of familiarity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The book, which takes place in both the 1950s and present day, tells the story of Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo and her seven marriages — including one big secret.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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When the transaction was unveiled in December, UMG said it was expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Neo, less than five and half feet tall and a 66 pounds, is not.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ricky Steamboat From Clash Of The Champions 6 The intense rivalry between Ricky Steamboat and Flair produced some of the most celebrated matches in professional wrestling history.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The sports drama, inspired by the real-life rivalry between Go masters Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho, earned $3.5 million from 544,259 admissions, securing 61.74% of the weekend market share, according to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to Brooks, the art curator, Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory, selected and commissioned pieces for the hotel that complement the layered design, color palette, textures, and mood of each space.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the grill, sushi remains a key element, with a dedicated section that complements the meat selection.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The couple married in 1988 and welcomed two children — daughter Mercedes, born in 1991, and son Jack, born in 1995 — before splitting in 1996.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Connie Chung evades f---, marry, or kill question featuring Tucker Carlson and more conservative commentators The longtime loves met in 1969 at WTTG in Washington, D.C., where Povich was a reporter and sportscaster and Chung was a copy girl.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Pisces moon meeting Venus and Neptune deepens an emotional connection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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