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matches

NOUN

competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bout contest event game race test trial

STRONG

engagement meet rivalry sport

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

WEAK

clash difference imbalance mismatch

NOUN

counterpart, equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double

STRONG

adversary analogue antagonist approximation companion competitor complement copy correlate duplicate equivalent like mate opponent parallel peer replica ringer rival twin

WEAK

countertype dead ringer lookalike spitting image

Antonyms

STRONG

ally associate difference helper original supporter

WEAK

clash imbalance mismatch

NOUN

couple

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pairing

STRONG

affiliation alliance combination duet espousal marriage mating pair partnership union

Antonyms

STRONG

disunion division divorce separation

WEAK

clash difference imbalance mismatch

Example Sentences

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England explained his exile on grounds of conditioning, on a tendency to lose pace or hobble out of matches altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Where might fans watch World Cup matches if they can’t get tickets?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Fidelity is a measure of quality that gauges how closely an actual quantum state or operation matches a target.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"I think we played two different matches today. The first set was incredibly windy. It was really tough to play," Cobolli said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"And we should never, ever play with lighters or matches?"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry