Showing results for matches. Search instead for mutches.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nuno has won 10, drawn 11 and lost 15 of 36 matches as West Ham manager across all competitions.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The city is abuzz with renovation projects as Guadalajara prepares to host four World Cup soccer matches in June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

That meant relying on NJ Transit, the chronically underfunded public-transportation system, to shuttle huge numbers of fans to and from the matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

They achieved this despite repeated tests to their squad depth, with four players, including captain Zoe Stratford, absent because of pregnancy and more than a dozen players missing matches through injury.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Her smile matches the grinning emoji-faced cupcake on her Sweet Stephanie’s T-shirt.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan