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as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a chess match
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as in marriages
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
from all appearances those two have got a good match there
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as in halves
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I can't find the match to this sock
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as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
for a wife he wants a woman who will be his match in every aspect of their lives
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as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another
Erin is so nearly my exact match you'd think she must be my twin and not just my cousin
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as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the discussion soon degenerated into a pointless shouting match
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as in complements
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in meets
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matches
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The report does not identify Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, by name, but the address in the report matches public records for Mahomes.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
On the far edge of a small hill, another pear tree, its fruits more elongated, matches the Bufalini fresco.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The result is a character with a breathy and understated singing technique who matches Phoenix’s similar singing style in their duets.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
That description matches what Coach Rajakovic wants from his team.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In the end, the researchers were able to use the vast web of Android phones to map out the ionosphere with a level of accuracy that matches monitoring stations.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The report does not identify Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, by name, but the address in the report matches public records for Mahomes.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
On the far edge of a small hill, another pear tree, its fruits more elongated, matches the Bufalini fresco.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The result is a character with a breathy and understated singing technique who matches Phoenix’s similar singing style in their duets.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
That description matches what Coach Rajakovic wants from his team.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matches
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Without this licence, clubs won't be able to participate in regional and international tournaments.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also consider encouraging participation through multiplayer experiences, tournaments or collaborative missions, which add a layer of community interaction and competition, further driving engagement.Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Daniels’ first-quarter interception in Arizona – his first of the season – ended a streak of 16 consecutive scoring drives excluding kneel-downs at the end of halves.Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement If the last 17 second halves are any indication, sounds like a pretty good plan going forward.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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The final week of the TGL regular season — Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 — ties in some traditional geographic sports rivalries.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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These kind of rivalries and players push us to our 100% limit.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Long before buyers get to that level of detail, most will be charmed by the Buzz’s looks, particularly that bright and cheerful two-tone combination that complements the huge VW badge on its nose for a look that could be directly lifted from smiley-face cartoon vehicles.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles The jewelry, which has sensual curves and marries keshi pearls and gold vermeil links, beads and bands, complements the shirts, but can also be worn alone.Samantha Conti, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
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The movie concerns Madison’s title character, a strip-club dancer and sometime escort, who impulsively marries her client, the goofy dissolute son of a Russian oligarch.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By aligning offerings with these trends, wealth managers can enhance client relationships, retain assets across generations, and grow their practice.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Studies show that women are subject to more negative stereotypes at work than their male counterparts.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to research by the University of Oxford, happy employees are 13% more productive than their unhappy counterparts.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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He is set to embark on a blitz across the battleground states, with several events in the last month before Election Day.Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Matches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matches. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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