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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
The prep version has continued ever since, most recently featuring matchups between 36 teams from around the country who played over two days at Chamblee High School in suburban Atlanta.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham made some tweaks to the pressure and coverage schemes and the big guys in the trenches started winning their matchups.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Many of the postseason matchups look to be entertaining, some even hilarious.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Once those first-round games have been played, the four quarterfinal matchups will be played at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Peach Bow,l and Sugar Bowl.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The first-round matchups will be played at the home field of the higher seed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The other eight teams will battle things out in competitive bracket-style matchups.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Here’s a look at three of Sunday’s standout matchups.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The fundamentals and matchups favor the Cardinals in the rematch back home.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham made some tweaks to the pressure and coverage schemes and the big guys in the trenches started winning their matchups.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Many of the postseason matchups look to be entertaining, some even hilarious.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Once those first-round games have been played, the four quarterfinal matchups will be played at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Peach Bow,l and Sugar Bowl.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The first-round matchups will be played at the home field of the higher seed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The other eight teams will battle things out in competitive bracket-style matchups.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Here’s a look at three of Sunday’s standout matchups.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The fundamentals and matchups favor the Cardinals in the rematch back home.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchups
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Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s because there was only one bid each for both the 2030 and 2034 tournaments – Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named joint hosts of the World Cup in six years’ time, whereas Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 edition.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Gracenote product offers a single application program interface, or API, that covers more than 150 different league and competitions.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The legal capacity is 10 rounds in New York except for guns used at competitions or ranges.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Matchups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchups. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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