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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 matchup
Additionally, the hero of the Topo Chico Hard X CHARLY apparel collection, the Fútbol Fit Check Jersey, comes with a chance to offset game-day expenses tied to watching the FIFA matchups in person, out with friends or at the ultimate viewing party hosted at home.
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Hicks can take advantage of the matchup and cash his home run prop at drool-inducing +700 odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Chiefs will play six prime-time games in the upcoming season, including the season opener against the Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The Sunday matchup drew in 12,541 fans for the third sellout of the weekend at Sutter Health Park.
—Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Hicks can take advantage of the matchup and cash his home run prop at drool-inducing +700 odds.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Chiefs will play six prime-time games in the upcoming season, including the season opener against the Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The Sunday matchup drew in 12,541 fans for the third sellout of the weekend at Sutter Health Park.
—Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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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
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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He was taken off for Iago at halftime, and there was no official word about the nature of the injury just after the game.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The Browns are expected to hold a quarterback competition in training camp among Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Critics portray the movement as politically motivated, but many athletes and parents involved insist their concerns center on competition rather than ideology.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Food and drink There is daily breakfast service in Aujourd’hui, as well as the occasional special event such as the beloved Teddy Bear Breakfast during the holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The match came down to him and Elijah after the latter was able to toss members of The System out of the ring while also avoiding Frankie Kazarian trying to get back into the match following his own elimination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Going to matches is more like a pilgrimage.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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