matchmaking
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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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Oorah runs a matchmaking program for Jewish youth and funds gap year trips to Israel for 17- and 18-year-olds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Catholic matchmaking platform SacredSpark launched six months ago and says New York has become one of its fastest-growing hubs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
On Saturday, he has a real test against Jermaine Franklin – a perfect piece of matchmaking.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The top matchmaking apps in Saudi Arabia brought in nearly $16 million in net in-app revenue, according to Sensor Tower, a market-intelligence firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Sahil who’d been here, who was so my type it was like he’d been created in a matchmaking factory just for me.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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