Thesaurus results for MATCHUP

matchup

noun

ˈmach-ˌəp

Definition of matchup

as in tournament

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

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Recent Examples of matchup The Longhorns boast a 1-5 overall (1-2 District 8-5A Division I) ahead of a district matchup against Mansfield Legacy on Thursday. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 From when the trophy was introduced in 2006 to its replacement in 2023, Boise State won 11 of the 14 regular-season matchups between the teams. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 In two Top-10 matchups in the final week of the regular season, Loyola hosts Mount Carmel — and Hersey travels to Prospect. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Just don't expect this weekend's only top five matchup to be a track meet. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matchup

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Noun

Families spend thousands on travel teams, private lessons and tournaments.

— Jonathan Alpert OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The campaign held a two-day event for forum members this month at a casino that included a video game tournament, panel discussions and speeches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tournament

Noun

YouTube Europe boss Pedro Pina, a fixture at these events, reminded producers that the platform won’t take work away from them by entering the production game.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The Peacock streaming platform shares its weekly exclusive games on YouTube.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of game

Noun

The five-episode doc follows Five Guys’ global competition of crew members from local qualifying rounds to the ultimate championship.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Economist Thomas Philippon calculates that weakened competition costs the typical household about $300 a month.

— Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of competition

Noun

YouTube Europe boss Pedro Pina, a fixture at these events, reminded producers that the platform won’t take work away from them by entering the production game.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Her cousin, played by Azam Quadri, turns up without warning after 15 years away, and his visit brings back the events that once split the family.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

The setting's soft color scheme matches the muted tone of his voice, with the congressman wearing a light-blue shirt in the cream-and-beige kitchen.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The Kansas State High School Activities Association said its scheduled flag football state championship has been suspended, along with any other of its matches through the weekend.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

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