matchup

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Group play will open with a David-and-Goliath matchup between Germany and Curacao, playing its first World Cup game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Alex Todd has scored prime seats to Super Bowls, Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series and every New York Knicks playoff game this year besides their matchup on Mother’s Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Almost nobody predicted this year’s matchup back in the preseason, when Wembanyama hadn’t yet reached the playoffs and the Knicks’ Finals drought was old enough to rent a car.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This is a subtle but notable shift from earlier in the cycle, when it seemed like a Talarico versus Paxton matchup would be the Democrats’ best chance.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Daddy grins at me throughout breakfast—which we have as a family as often as possible—and I’m able to focus on the conversation solely because it centers on my game tonight: our last district matchup.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone