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单词 matchups
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matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp How to pronounce matchup (audio)
: match entry 1

Synonyms

  • bout
  • competition
  • contest
  • event
  • game
  • match
  • meet
  • sweepstakes
  • sweep-stake
  • tournament
  • tourney
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Example Sentences

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
Recent Examples on the Web But their first matchup against Kikuchi is a glimmer of what’s possible. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Lloyd, a senior, whose versatility as a pass catcher and a runner gives the Firebirds plenty of ammo offensively, said the team will celebrate this one but will quickly shift focus to its next matchup. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 In the first inning, Manning reached 94.5 mph twice in his matchup with Abreu. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 Their latest matchup could be similarly high-flying. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 After finishing their Week 1 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts in a tie, Dameon Pierce and the Houston Texans travel to Denver to take on Russell Wilson and the Broncos. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 All players and coaches on the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets also wore Clemente's number during their Thursday matchup, because Clemente played for the Pirates for 18 years. Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 With so much familiarity between the head coaches on opposite sidelines, there will be some interesting strategic points to watch in their first matchup. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 With injuries mounting, Blanchester was in dire straits going in to its matchup against Norwood. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

matchups

noun

plural of matchup
as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tournaments
  • games
  • events
  • matches
  • competitions
  • contests
  • championships
  • sports
  • tourneys
  • bouts
  • battles
  • sweepstakes
  • semifinals
  • meets
  • scrimmages
  • skirmishes
  • races
  • sweep-stake
  • athletics
  • tussles
  • finals
  • struggles
  • outings
  • nationals
  • runoffs
  • conflicts
  • derbies
  • heats
  • play-offs
  • rounds
  • rallies
  • tugs-of-war
  • decathlons
  • pentathlons
  • runs
  • marathons
  • heptathlons
  • round-robins
  • gymkhanas
  • triathlons
  • volleys
  • biathlons
  • field days
  • rubbers
  • nightcaps
  • sets
  • dead heats
  • seesaws
  • sudden deaths
  • photo finishes
  • classics
  • ultramarathons
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