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match up

[mach-uhp] / ˈmætʃˌʌp /
VERB
compare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study
STRONG
approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh
WEAK
hold a candle to place in juxtaposition set against set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another
Antonyms
STRONGEST
imbalance
STRONG
aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite
VERB
contrast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contradict diverge vary
STRONG
balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh
WEAK
be a foil to be contrary to be dissimilar be diverse be unlike be variable hold a candle to set in opposition set off stack up against stand out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree
STRONG
aid harmonize help join stay
WEAK
accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform
VERB
pair
Synonyms
STRONGEST
combine marry mate
STRONG
balance bracket couple join match team twin unite wed yoke
WEAK
pair off pair up put together
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnect disjoin divide separate
WEAK
sever
VERB
test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze assess check confirm demonstrate investigate prove question try verify
STRONG
assay experiment inquire substantiate validate
WEAK
experimentalize give a tryout look into make a trial run prove out put to the test run idea by someone run it up a flagpole see how it flies see how wind blows send up a balloon shake down stack up try on try on for size try out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discredit disprove invalidate

Example Sentences

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Inoue said after the fight that his match-up with Nakatani was yet to be confirmed but that he would "love to make a fight happen that would get everyone in Japan excited".

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The UFC tried to make the match-up when Rousey was at the height of her powers, but were unable to reach terms.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The Patriots offence matching up against that forceful Texans defence feels like the match-up to keep an eye on.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

In Saturday's other match-up, the Seattle Seahawks romped to a 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

For Denver, the match-up comes after a bye week, and offers another chance to prove that one of this season's surprise packages can be the real deal at the business end of the campaign.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

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