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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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The city is abuzz with renovation projects as Guadalajara prepares to host four World Cup soccer matches in June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Across two spells, Moyes won 112 of his 261 matches, delivering three top-10 finishes.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The two teams had split their league matches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Barely four weeks after waving his goodbyes, O'Neill was back and Hearts were six points clear, with both sides 20 matches into the campaign.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She’d bought candles and matches too, and batteries for their flashlights.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz