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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
Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The maximum match is $1,000 per person, according to a Pew analysis.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Cunningham matched that intensity with 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Rodman proved to be a good luck charm for Shelton as the tennis player was victorious in his match against Francisco Cerundolo.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The maximum match is $1,000 per person, according to a Pew analysis.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Cunningham matched that intensity with 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Their season ended with a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After all, the Heat was 5-1 this season (including the play-in tournament) when using this starting group.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Within a span of 14 months, three of the Sister Wives patriarch's marriages imploded.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But as one of their marriages falls apart, their friend group — and seasonal vacations — are upended by the news.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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More than half of hot car death cases didn't result in a conviction between 1990 and 2020, according to an analysis by Kids and Car Safety.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Roughly half of the players who played legitimate rotation minutes at some point in the season are on the list.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These are part of a suite of 24 images based on an ancient Japanese agricultural calendar (made up of 24 micro-seasons).—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hurts and Burrows — both wearing white — could be seen in one of the images holding hands while surrounded by candles, with a violinist pictured in the background.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Orlando City and Atlanta United will meet on Saturday in a fierce rivalry MLS matchup, a game soccer fans in the U.S. won't want to miss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Her Wings jersey is already generating significant sales, suggesting the potential for an ongoing rivalry with Clark not just on the court but in the merchandise marketplace as well.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tom Burroughs, District 2 at-large commissioner and chair of the Wyandotte County Economic Development Commission’s board, told The Star on April 17 that the project would complement other attractions in the county and offer another opportunity to increase tourism and local revenues.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Harmonizing With Drinks The food is complemented by a selection of drinks including wine, sake, and teas, which mirror the three cultures and is an innovative collaboration between Sandra Fernández, sommelier at Hoteles Xcaret, and Kristell Monto, sommelier from Mugaritz.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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She and the Coast Guardsman were married early this year, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an enforcement incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Alvarado left Guatemala as a teenager and married Nixon at 19.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In February 2024, Francis met with the trustees of the University of Notre Dame, a Catholic institution in Indiana.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hall of Fame voting panel will meet May 20 in Charlotte and determine the Class of 2026.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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