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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
ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Betts stands 6-foot-7 and is a force in the paint, and few college basketball teams can match her size.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Under Gattuso, Italy went on a six-match winning streak before another loss to Norway in November to finish second in their group and end up in the playoffs again.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The versatility of this rod choice matches the versatility of the Texas rig beautifully.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Betts stands 6-foot-7 and is a force in the paint, and few college basketball teams can match her size.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics made the Heat’s chances of avoiding the play-in tournament even worse.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Traffic and street closures Multiple agencies, including FIFA, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the City of Dallas, NCTCOG, Oak View Group, and others, are coordinating to align traffic management with construction and tournament needs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In time, marriages with junior Bourbon houses would also be arranged for three of Antonia’s sisters, while three others, within the Austrian Netherlands and the crown lands of Hungary, Bohemia, and Austria itself, would serve the dynasty’s long‑term project of centralizing its power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hamilton said the measure would not impact marriages between minors who were married before Nov. 1, when the law takes effect.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
26 Mar. 2026
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The substitute also allows for the state to request a hardship waiver, something that was blocked under the original bill, from the community engagement requirements for counties with high unemployment, greater than 8% or one-and-a-half times higher than the national rate.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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The entire Raptors team had 18 rebounds in the opening half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This means that the awe and wonder of seeing a game like retro game Defender, or a modern equivalent, in an arcade in 2026 is incredibly rare.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The images of that crash were shared widely online and caught Noah Williams' attention, triggering painful memories and taking him back to the day his own life changed forever.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iranian officials told civilians to be on the lookout for survivors and have flooded social media with images that purport to show wreckage from the aircraft.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma’s coaching rivalry has had something for everyone on and off the court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But there were also rivalries — and who got to control a bigger share of the work was hotly contested.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The neutral color palette complements the open, airy space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jammy berries are fruity and bright, complementing the rich chocolate pudding, topped with a cool and creamy layer that’s a refreshing contrast.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Robert became a corporate lawyer, marrying the philosopher and Publicis advertising heiress Élisabeth Bleustein-Blanchet, but later shifted his focus to criminal defense.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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He had been married at least twice and had two brothers, although the siblings didn't stay in touch.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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