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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
Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
In exchange for expanding Medicaid, the federal government offered states a larger funding match to cover those individuals.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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What’s more, the new water bottle appears to be the very definition of a color-happy object: coming in four distinct hues that will match any aesthetic (and bag!).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Cane Toads Perhaps the cane toad could have a death match showdown with the Cuban tree frog?
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
In exchange for expanding Medicaid, the federal government offered states a larger funding match to cover those individuals.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Cubs will not match the $300 million payrolls supported by the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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What’s more, the new water bottle appears to be the very definition of a color-happy object: coming in four distinct hues that will match any aesthetic (and bag!).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
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The competitions: Besides the MLS season, Columbus will participate in three other tournaments this year.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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The stakes for Thursday's game were raised amid physical hostility between the teams throughout the tournament and geopolitical tension between the two countries in recent weeks.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Cruise’s three high-profile marriages — to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes — all ended in divorce.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Other Republican lawmakers said their opposition to the marriages was a moral issue.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s forwards were caught offside four times in the first half, the joint-most of any games this season (the other being vs Nottingham Forest).—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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And after committing eight turnovers in the first half, the team gave the ball away just twice in the third frame.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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But despite the media blitz projecting images of an unrelenting nationwide sweep, so far, the deportation of migrants is well below the monthly average during the Biden administration, and there is little evidence that ICE is arresting or detaining any more people than usual.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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For example, the site posts the flight path, images, coordinates, maps and information from news sources and social media posts for the Delta flight that rolled over in Toronto Pearson.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Now, two years later, James was glad to be at the bar with his dad, despite the rivalry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the midst of this, Larson also has a healthy rivalry brewing with Christopher Bell, as both frequently find themselves in exciting finishes on dirt tracks and other formats.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Tier 3 This is the tier of players who are above average for their position and will be valuable for a team to complement its high-end players — either very good aging veterans or up-and-coming young players.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Long days of hiking to the waterfalls in Nantahala National Forest are complemented with rejuvenating sessions at five-star spas and peaceful evenings at enchanting hotels like the Old Edwards Inn.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Moore and Bruce Willis were married from 1987 to 2000.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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She and Roker were married at a home in Peekskill on Dec. 22, 1984, according to a wedding announcement published in the New York Times.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The school’s small class sizes allow for highly individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s unique learning style and academic needs are met.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers met in São Paulo last season in the first-ever NFL game in South America.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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