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match

[mach] / mætʃ /




VERB
be equal to, harmonize with
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That’s especially useful during a global event like the World Cup—when even the most devoted soccer fan is hard-pressed to keep track of every group-stage result, knockout permutation, and concurring match windows.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico starts on Thursday and Argentina's first match is on June 16, against Algeria in Kansas City.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At a 2015 match in Shanghai, he dished out nine yellow cards and three red ones – a milestone in his refereeing career that earned him the nickname "card master".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Williams recorded service winners of up to 120 mph during her first professional match since the 2022 U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Should we wait for anyone, or match up with randos?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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