rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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The real-life heat Hill has with Pereira might also help his case for a rematch. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Or will Ohio reverse that result and defeat Miami in the rematch? Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 The area matchup pitted Dr. Phillips against Lake Mary in a Class 7A rematch while undefeated Jones and Kissimmee Osceola also sought berths iin next week’s state championship games in Miami. Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024 Friday’s game is a 7 p.m. CDT start with the Saturday rematch facing off at 5. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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