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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 team will be based in Mexico during the tournament in North America, but all three of their group stage matches are due to be held in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He intimated he has "14-15" players in mind to start the game but will use the matches versus New Zealand and Costa Rica to decide his first tournament team.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The attorneys general sent subpoenas to FIFA, requesting details about ticketing practices for eight World Cup matches hosted in New Jersey, including the World Cup final.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is the sixth and final nominee, having scored 12 goals in 22 matches for the Villans.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He and his older brother were the same height, equal matches by all societal standards now, but Kamau still had a way of looking at him that could make him feel so small.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray