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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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Keys' last and only other appearance in a grand slam final was eight years ago, where fellow American Sloane Stephens won the match against her.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Thanks to this program and the Welcome Connect platform, I was soon matched with the Hedzhymanova family — Maksym and Olena, their daughter Sofiia, and Olena’s mother, Valentyna, who were forced to flee Kharviv when the war began.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Additional events, like concerts, soccer matches and college football games, can also cause some disruptions with the staff since these events have different end times.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Keys' last and only other appearance in a grand slam final was eight years ago, where fellow American Sloane Stephens won the match against her.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
My biggest ambition was to make a film that matched the tone and scope of Max’s book.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Thanks to this program and the Welcome Connect platform, I was soon matched with the Hedzhymanova family — Maksym and Olena, their daughter Sofiia, and Olena’s mother, Valentyna, who were forced to flee Kharviv when the war began.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
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The league also is holding a 1-on-1 tournament in February and the winner will be paid $250,000.—
Doug Feinberg,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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For Medvedev, defeat against Tien marks his earliest exit from the Australian Open since 2018, having finished runner-up at three of the last four tournaments.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Women's lives and marriages need to be more comfortable.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doc covers Minnelli's four marriages and divorces and her high-profile relationships with stars like Desi Arnaz Jr., Peter Sellers and Martin Scorsese.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Six losses by seven or fewer points The Pistons have shown their youth in six specific losses during the first half.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Back in July, French luxury conglomerate LVMH—the world’s biggest Champagne producer and the owner of brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, Krug, and Mercier—sold 15 percent fewer bottles of bubbly during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period the year prior.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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The images of Till’s mutilated corpse stayed in young Ali’s mind.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since leaving the White House, Mr. Trump has lent his name and image to dozens of products.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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While opposed by every government in the region, ISIS-K has exploited insecurity and international rivalries to entrench itself as one of the world's deadliest and most unpredictable non-state actors in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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But Kendrick did not have to straddle a white-hot rivalry like Velazquez.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Since the entire lineup is nude-tinted, finding a shade that'll complement your skin tone will be a total breeze, but our team's favorite shade is Honeymoon, a pinky nude hinted with lavender undertones.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Although the open-enrollment period has ended, Minnesotans without health insurance who experience a major life event, such as getting married, having a baby or losing employer insurance can still be eligible, the news release noted.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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In among all these itinerant jobs, Robert meets Gladys (Felicity Jones), a young woman who sings in the church choir and becomes the incandescent center of his life.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center is a local San Diego organization that helps meet the basic needs of seniors living in downtown San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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