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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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Ms. Field radiates palpable contempt that matches Iago’s—she’s almost as menacing as he is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Outside of those three, none of the other women still to play in the outstanding fourth-round matches have ever reached a Grand Slam semi-final.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Fox One has a three-day free trial, but to watch all the matches, you’ll need to subscribe, for $19.99 a month.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

She was important in the final, was the matchwinner in the semi-finals and finished the WSL season with a double on final day to reach 21 goals in 22 matches.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

We loved these matches because there were no teachers involved, so they were less formal, and more fun.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo