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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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While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members received them.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

There'd be that massive excitement but also a feeling of anxiety that I was going to be writing myself off for a couple of days after matches.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Plan ahead, stay flexible and remember that some of the best memories happen outside the matches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Between 2011 and 2013, Messi scored 96 goals over 69 La Liga matches.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The look of disgust on her face matches the one I’m trying to keep off of mine.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone