- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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Surprises cause problems — like if the beneficiary doesn’t think their inheritance matches with the deceased’s true intention, or if they think there’s less money for their share than they think there should be.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
LAFC, mired in a slump having won just two of its last 13 games in all competition, fired first-year coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday with six matches left in the MLS regular season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Across their opening five matches, Chelsea averaged 51.4% possession when level, 34.5% when ahead and 67.2% when behind - highlighting how much their possession has varied with the score.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"It reminded me that we're capable of doing unbelievable things when how badly we want something matches and surpasses the difficulty of achieving it," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Penelope removed her knitted cap and shook out her shining auburn hair, which matched the Incorrigible children’s hair as perfectly as one sock matches its mate.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
