match-up
noun
a pairing or combining; linkage.
match-ups
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pluralof match-up.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November’s most critical match-ups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Those kinds of match-ups were rare in the last two Olympic tournaments since NHL players didn’t take part, sidelined by a dispute over insurance, travel costs and scheduling issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Spaniard Alcaraz had the edge over Sinner over the course of the season, winning four of their six match-ups, which all decided top-level tournaments, and pipping his rival to the year-end world number one spot.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
The NFL just knows how to create these match-ups.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
In either case, you will have the next week to confirm or rearrange these match-ups and choose your team names, though you can do either immediately if you prefer.
From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Ann Wilson
