- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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Ellin Stein examines how it matches up to the real events of Bourdain’s life.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was the only member of England's attack to play all five matches in the Ashes series in Australia.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
But such great champions are, of course, born competitors who have insatiable desires to win matches - and Grand Slam trophies.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Alcaraz should make those influencer selfies slightly more worthwhile, even if a three-figure grounds pass won’t get you near his matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She laid it on the table beside her bowl, unopened, but I feared she was curious about the matches.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
