- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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But unlike his more defensively-minded predecessors, who played successful but sometimes uninspiring soccer, Zidane promised to deliver a radically new style—beginning with the four international matches he will oversee this fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
After five rounds in six weeks through September and October, there will be a four-week Prem break through November for the autumn matches of the Nations Championship.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Just over 40% of couples are actively coordinating their contributions to maximize any additional savings they could get from their matches, while 20% are leaving money on the table.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
When this structured light strikes a chiral molecule, the interaction changes depending on how the light's "twist" matches the molecule's natural handedness.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Uncle Kufa and the other men traveled to a trading post to barter for tea, sugar, salt, cloth, and matches.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
