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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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If the U.S. or other big nations competing in the tournament continue to advance, then tickets for the playoff rounds and the subsequent final match are likely to get much more expensive.

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Chephrena and Geneva are no exception to the rule — the former has painted herself head-to-toe in aquamarine blue, with red contacts to match.

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They were dumped out of Champions League qualifying 9-1 on aggregate by Club Brugge and have lost their opening two Europa League matches.

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A snap shot from Appollis midway through the opening half put South Africa in control and Rwanda spent most of the match on the back foot.

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Packed with supporters watching the match in the afternoon, the big screen was replaced with live music once evening arrived.

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

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