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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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The young Caro matches the blistering energy that Macias puts forward for an impressive two-hander, while her character also experiences disturbing visions of the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There is an all-new way to watch matches via the BBC Sport website - with the Fifa World Cup 3D experience.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The fundraising matches the amount Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to raise when it floats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Footbao works with videos from matches and training sessions, while another tech company in the field, German firm CUJU, uses videos of drills suggested to users through the app.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There was no use wasting matches until she knew how far she had to go.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer