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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
Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That matched forecasts by economists polled by FactSet.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
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Noun
That’s why proposals to cap Medicaid spending or slash the federal match rate are so alarming.
—Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
The May jobs report showed the U.S. economy keeping pace despite uncertainty driven by President Trump’s trade policy, largely matching the expectations of economists.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That matched forecasts by economists polled by FactSet.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Who better than the 18-time major champion himself to discuss what McIlroy's absence means to him as the organizer of the tournament?—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Most marriages experience bumps in the road, but what happens when those bumps turn into forks?—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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The unusual timeline was the result of second marriages and late-in-life fatherhood for the former president and, later, one of his sons.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Yet work requirements are popular, supported by more than half of Americans and eight in 10 Republicans in a recent KFF poll.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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Leaders pursue half as many AI initiatives as others.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Lee Jun-seok has sought to burnish his image as a center-right reformer who is committed to conservative policies but rejects the insulated, outdated political culture of the conservative political establishment.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Irvin mainly wanted a lot of detail in the shadows, but still very contrasty in a way that provided a rich image without looking too clean or saturated.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Passive income should complement your current offers, not compete with them.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her flashy game perfectly complements that of Allisha Gray, the WNBA Eastern Conference player of the month.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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King Pentheus becomes Stavros, a wealthy, controlling figure married for decades to Hedy, Lena’s best friend.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The reality vet is currently stepping out with pro basketball player Jeff Coby, who is younger (31), but not married.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon, the king’s representative in Canada, met with Charles on Monday.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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