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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
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
More complicated is whether the Giants, who are fresh off of a 3-14 season, and the 41-year-old Rodgers, whom the Jets decided to move on from, are a realistic match.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The brows weren't platinum blonde or white, but rather a very pale blonde hue that matched her blonde highlights.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With the coaching staff looking to optimize the lineup for Saturday’s final match against Rockton Hononegah, the junior standout didn’t flinch at moving up a weight class for the Cadets.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
More complicated is whether the Giants, who are fresh off of a 3-14 season, and the 41-year-old Rodgers, whom the Jets decided to move on from, are a realistic match.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stone paired the look with matching burgundy satin sandals from the brand and also wore Louis Vuitton High Jewelry pieces from the Deep Time collection.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The brows weren't platinum blonde or white, but rather a very pale blonde hue that matched her blonde highlights.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
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Stanford lost its first-round matchup of the ACC tournament to Clemson on Wednesday, 63-46, likely putting an end to its historic streak of NCAA Tournament appearances.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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With India progressing to the final, three of the four biggest matches of the tournament will be played outside of Pakistan.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some pointed out that while communication issues and misunderstandings happen in marriages, outright delaying action during a medical emergency crosses a serious line.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some became alcoholics, while others struggled to hold their marriages together.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Celtics set records for most points (179), most points in a half (90), most points in a quarter (52) and most field goals (72).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beauty companies have noted a slowdown since the beginning of the second half of 2024, which has continue into the first quarter of 2025, weighed down by the ongoing weakness of the Chinese market, and inventory reductions in the U.S. and in travel retail.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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What Makary decides to do will go a long way in determining the extent to which Kennedy is able to remake American health in his image.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Doherty's image wasn't included in the broadcast, she is included in the official In Memoriam database on The Academy's website.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off the injury report for this game, giving themselves the green light for this rivalry game.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Aesop has redefined what a fragrance retail space can be, ensuring that each of its stores is a sensory experience in itself, with interiors designed to reflect their local surroundings, complemented by the brand’s signature blend of botanical aromas.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zambrano’s sweet, melodious voice is beautifully complemented by Noreh’s velvety tones.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Today, Gilbert's family has expanded after marrying her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, in 2013 and becoming a stepmom to his kids.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Jerry heeded Rosie’s counsel and forfeited his chance of marrying and having children.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Avs looking forward Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland met with local media earlier this week and hinted captain Gabriel Landeskog likely wasn’t coming back before the end of the regular season.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unlike a year ago in February, when the teams met in uptown, Seth Curry wasn’t relegated to joining father Dell Curry as a guest analyst in the FanDuel Sports Southeast booth because of an injury.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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