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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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Here’s everything you need to know about the matches through the opening days of the 39-day, 48-team tournament across the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Flight miles for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three group stage matches with two trips to the West Coast and one to Ontario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s not to be confused with Apple TV’s sports offerings, such as MLS matches, Formula One grands prix, or Friday baseball.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Violence in Mexico varies by region, with the worst rates located in states like Sinaloa, Guanajuato, Michoacan -- as well as Jalisco, where its capital of Guadalajara will host four World Cup matches.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I grab the box of matches, light the candle on the table.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin