- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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Women's teams associated with a Premier League club often take the opportunity to play their home matches at the larger men's stadium to allow more fans to attend.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
It is only five matches into the Women's Super League season and Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City - so is manager Renee Slegers' position at risk?
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The central role of the promoter — and the lack of genuine athletic competition in matches — puts wrestlers and management on remarkably unequal footing.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The other men let out a storm of protest at using up their precious matches.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
