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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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Several local brands have released limited edition clothing, accessories and food inspired by the countries making their base camps in Kansas City as well as the teams playing matches at Arrowhead — known as Kansas City Stadium during the World Cup.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The Rams play six division games in the NFC West, which is matched this season with the NFC East and the AFC West.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Of all the match-ups that have taken place at least 10 times in the Premier League era, this is the most one-sided.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Several local brands have released limited edition clothing, accessories and food inspired by the countries making their base camps in Kansas City as well as the teams playing matches at Arrowhead — known as Kansas City Stadium during the World Cup.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Verb
The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The Rams play six division games in the NFC West, which is matched this season with the NFC East and the AFC West.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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You’re disqualified from the tournament.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to his four marriages, Paschel has also had several run-ins with the law over the years.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Two previous marriages, to Jill Ongemach and Marcelle Besse, ended in divorce.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The bottom half of the Dodgers’ batting order, which carried the offense early in the year, contributed the second run.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Fifteen minutes after the air strike, half of the Hamad Building collapsed.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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But, after a period of upheaval that has few equivalents in recent OM history, there are signs the club’s decision-makers are getting serious about tamping down the flames.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The price of a bag of fertilizer has more than doubled in Disanaayake's area, from the equivalent of $15 dollars, to $37 dollars.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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While Washington was private about his Anglican beliefs and a supporter of religious freedom for all faiths, Christian nationalists have been reviving the image, and with it, the claim that the US is an inherently Christian nation at its origin.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Militant leaders have usually died as a result of internecine rivalry among competing groups or factions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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That’s the foundation of an all-time rivalry.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The tiered design is complemented by a functional front button placket for easy customization, and the billowy sleeves add movement.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The pair, married since August 2005, share two sons and a daughter.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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