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a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Recent Examples of matchups
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are nightmare matchups on the outside, and the Sam Darnold revival tour is all but complete.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
These are much more favorable matchups because the Rams and Buccaneers are not as good as the Eagles and because Packers fans might have an easier time infiltrating SoFi Stadium or Raymond James Stadium.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Hungry programs, big matchups -- and not a top four seed among ’em, verifying the crapshoot of rankings.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
These two sides have split the last 20 head-to-head matchups.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Vikings-Lions Player Props A shootout is expected like the first meeting in October as the talented skill players, matchups and injuries suggest more betting on players to exceed their prop totals.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Here are three key matchups to watch as the Broncos attempt to advance to the CFP semifinals.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Journalists, photographers and dozens of Fiesta Bowl committee members in yellow jackets swarmed the room, firing off questions as serious as how certain matchups will play out in the game to less important things — like how crazy all of this seems to an Australian.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
UConn needs to punch first in these high-profile matchups to get on the right side of the ledger.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
These are much more favorable matchups because the Rams and Buccaneers are not as good as the Eagles and because Packers fans might have an easier time infiltrating SoFi Stadium or Raymond James Stadium.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Hungry programs, big matchups -- and not a top four seed among ’em, verifying the crapshoot of rankings.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
These two sides have split the last 20 head-to-head matchups.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Vikings-Lions Player Props A shootout is expected like the first meeting in October as the talented skill players, matchups and injuries suggest more betting on players to exceed their prop totals.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Here are three key matchups to watch as the Broncos attempt to advance to the CFP semifinals.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Journalists, photographers and dozens of Fiesta Bowl committee members in yellow jackets swarmed the room, firing off questions as serious as how certain matchups will play out in the game to less important things — like how crazy all of this seems to an Australian.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
UConn needs to punch first in these high-profile matchups to get on the right side of the ledger.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchups
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Along with this change, the runaway use of transfer portals, major conference consolidation and realignment, and changes in national tournaments will likely continue.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Estimates are that initial funding could surpass $1 million over five years, dedicated to promoting, marketing and organizing cultural and artistic events and venues in the city.—
Bernard Kavaler,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Then, create a communication plan that consistently presents your differentiators across all your online and offline professional settings—through LinkedIn, networking, meetings, and events.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Pep Guardiola’s team have won just one of their last 12 fixtures in all competitions with Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa dropping the defending Premier League champions down to seventh in the table, notably below Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Matchups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchups. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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