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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
Freeland, who entered the matchup with a 5.68 ERA, only saw the average rise to 5.86 after not being charge for four of his eight runs on the throwing error.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
There are four big-time matchups Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Whenever Schwarber is in the cage with Long before a matchup against a tough lefty, Schwarber says the line.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
There are four big-time matchups Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Decisions about ice time, deployment, matchups and more can be accentuated and be the difference between winning and losing.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Whenever Schwarber is in the cage with Long before a matchup against a tough lefty, Schwarber says the line.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchup
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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
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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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Turner Sports first acquired an NBA package in 1984, and games were on TNT since the network launched in 1988.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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For Case, the Welsh race in mid-May was her first big competition since the summer of 2022: the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in Colorado.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The conference is a national event for school board members and education leaders to network, learn about trends and best practices and discuss important issues facing public education, according to the consortium’s website.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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The Context Liverpool Football Club's proud legacy remains shadowed by the tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium 36 years ago, which resulted in 97 fans losing their lives following a devastating crowd crush during an FA Cup semifinal match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Find all of the state-wide match ups for the tournament and check back for results.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchup. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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