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Definitions

matchup

NOUN
competition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
championship clash event fight game match meeting race rivalry sport struggle tournament trial
STRONG
antagonism bout candidacy contention controversy counteraction emulation encounter engagement jungle opposition puzzle quiz racing run strife striving tilt tug-of-war warfare
WEAK
athletic event concours do-or-die dog-eat-dog go for it go for the gold horse race one-on-one one-upping pairing off rat race
Antonyms
STRONGEST
peace
STRONG
accord agreement harmony surrender sympathy
NOUN
rivalry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antagonism clash conflict contest duel encounter event fight jealousy race strife struggle tug-of-war
STRONG
bout candidacy emulation engagement game match opposition sport tournament
WEAK
athletic event one-on-one
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement calm harmony peace

Example Sentences

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There is little dispute that the U.S. is winning the head-to-head matchup between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

McGurn had a lightbulb moment about a potential TAE-Yorkville matchup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But the true depth of the Bruins has come from having long guards who can defend and change up what they need to do in any given matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Gottlieb said Sunday she scheduled that game to prepare her team for moments like Monday’s tough matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“Felix, Max, nice job. Rotate off. Let's change it around,” Coach Murphy yelled to them, even though they'd won the matchup.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.