- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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Even in the midst of her spiritualistic “Ray of Light” era, you won’t find a single interview that matches the open-hearted sincerity of the actual music.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
Speaking while matches were taking place in Toronto, Gudmund Agotnes, from Norway, said he was attending three games in the city, noting that "we were lucky with the draw".
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Also read: You want a portfolio that matches your morals.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
The Los Gatos, Calif., streamer over time has been expanding its library of content, adding games, live programming such as boxing matches and football games, alongside movies and TV shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
He has a bow tie that matches his pocket square, both made of lively blue-and-green kente cloth.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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