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matches

NOUN

competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bout contest event game race test trial

STRONG

engagement meet rivalry sport

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

WEAK

clash difference imbalance mismatch

NOUN

counterpart, equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double

STRONG

adversary analogue antagonist approximation companion competitor complement copy correlate duplicate equivalent like mate opponent parallel peer replica ringer rival twin

WEAK

countertype dead ringer lookalike spitting image

Antonyms

STRONG

ally associate difference helper original supporter

WEAK

clash imbalance mismatch

NOUN

couple

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pairing

STRONG

affiliation alliance combination duet espousal marriage mating pair partnership union

Antonyms

STRONG

disunion division divorce separation

WEAK

clash difference imbalance mismatch

Example Sentences

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Between 2011 and 2013, Messi scored 96 goals over 69 La Liga matches.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He spoke of animals climbing through the windows at training camps and impromptu matches on Brazilian beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The rapid nature of the first Test against New Zealand was in keeping with a recent trend of matches involving England.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It will feature live broadcasts of key matches, including the United States vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She was surrounded on three sides by walls of granite, perfect matches to the ceiling overhead.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray