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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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DR Congo are due to play friendly matches against Denmark, on 3 June in Belgium, and Chile, on 9 June in Spain, ahead of the World Cup finals.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The group late last year unveiled generative AI-powered "Teammates", computer-controlled buddies supposed to join in matches with human players.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Incredibly, Culver City High‘s boys’ volleyball team had just two home matches this season and still won a Southern Section Division 6 championship last week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"I don't think I played that many matches ever in a row. and my body held up perfectly fine," she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

She’s looking between our dad and our aunt like it’s one of Andre’s lacrosse matches and she’s interested for once.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller