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match

Definition for match

noun as in competition

Strongest matches

bout, contest, event, game, race, test, trial

Strong matches

engagement, meet, rivalry, sport

noun as in couple

verb as in be equal to, harmonize with

Strongest matches

complement, harmonize

Strong matches

correspond, mirror

Weak matches

agree, echo, equal

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Example Sentences

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After winning Euro 2025, the Lionesses have played three of their four friendly matches which were designed as a "homecoming" celebration.

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The last occasion Leeds lost four consecutive Premier League matches was in 2022-23, when their campaign ended with a relegation.

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But despite some positive attacking glimpses against Argentina and New Zealand, the embarrassment against South Africa shows Wales are light years behind the world's best as they suffered a 21st defeat in 23 Test matches.

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Zimbabwe were the third team in the tri-series but lost three of their four matches to finish bottom.

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Olmo gave Barca the advantage midway through the first half and then netted late on to seal their victory in the second match back at their partially rebuilt Camp Nou home.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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