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match wits

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold in the hunt jockey for position lock horns match strength participate in pit oneself against run for scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

Example Sentences

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When he played in Chicago, Charles Leno Jr. got to match wits at practice with legendary defensive coach Vic Fangio, who is known for dreaming up new ways to put pressure on quarterbacks.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023

I’ve gotten used to waking up in a fog, figuring out what city I’m in, finding a gallon of caffeine and trying to match wits.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

Pederson will match wits with one of his mentors, Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2023

The two match wits as women of power in a male-dominated world.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Each week they match wits with a special invited guest.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

match wits

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