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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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Manchester City have a better goal difference - and if they win their final two matches, that does mean Arsenal will have to beat Crystal Palace.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The size of it exactly matches the increased authority of about $3 billion as his responsibility went to 6% of the portfolio from 5%.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Commercial revenues from London Stadium are expected to fall if West Ham play in the Championship, while stewarding costs over 23 home games would be greater than 19 Premier League home matches.

From BBC • May 18, 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

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

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