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evenly matched

ADJECTIVE
equal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate
STRONG
according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform
WEAK
break even fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying
Antonyms
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different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike
STRONG
changing divergent inconsistent variable
WEAK
biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

Example Sentences

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When it comes to how the fight might play out in the octagon, the pair are evenly matched.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

These teams are fairly evenly matched, but home field gives the Bears the edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

In a relatively evenly matched competition, those decisions are the very ones that could decide whether the Americans will reclaim the trophy at Bethpage—or watch Team Europe celebrate another victory on their home soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

This has been three days of wonderful, see-saw Test cricket, living up to the pre-match billing of two high-quality and evenly matched teams.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Our teams were so evenly matched, and every time it looked like a score was about to happen, the other team would crank up its defense and force a turnover.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith