matchmaking
Americannoun
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the act or process of connecting two individuals, with the intention to form a romantic relationship or get married.
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Sports. the act or process of arranging a sports match.
Example Sentences
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And then she remembered a few throwaway lines from a comedy series about a matchmaking festival in Ireland.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Now, Carney was accelerating Canada’s pivot to Europe, matchmaking a shotgun marriage to offset the pain of its divorce with America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"We're seeing a clear shift towards community and real-life connections—whether that's singles joining run clubs or turning to offline matchmaking because they've simply had enough of online dating."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even harder is getting money back from sham matchmaking agencies which often shut up shop as soon as they have made enough cash.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Enough of the matchmaking, though I appreciate your looking out for me, Anna. Now, how about sharing your experiences?”
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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