- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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The Gunners have won just two of their opening seven matches in all competitions and sit 10th in the WSL table.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The central role of the promoter — and the lack of genuine athletic competition in matches — puts wrestlers and management on remarkably unequal footing.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
That means authorities must process samples from both unidentified remains and thousands of relatives before they can establish matches.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
He ran out, shaking the box of matches.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
