rematch

[ verb ree-mach, ree-mach; noun ree-mach ]

/ verb riˈmætʃ, ˈriˌmætʃ; noun ˈriˌmætʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to match again; duplicate: an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.

to schedule a second match for or between: to rematch the winners in each soccer league.

noun

a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.

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Origin of rematch

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + match²

Words nearby rematch

remarkable, remarkably, remarque, remarry, remaster, rematch, remblai, Rembrandt, remdesivir, REME, remediable

How to use rematch in a sentence

Connecticut-Rutgers would not only be a rematch of old Big East rivals but also the first pairing of former American Athletic teams in the postseason.
NCAA tournament bracketology: The bubble might be worse than ever this year. No, really.|Patrick Stevens|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
The Kansas City Chiefs, who beat the Buffalo Bills, 26-17, that same week, are also preparing for a playoff rematch.
NFL picks against the spread for the conference championship games|Neil Greenberg|January 19, 2021|Washington Post
Cox added $1 million to his own exploratory committee as he preps for a potential rematch.
Morning Report: DNA Testing Reveals Local Fertility Fraud Cases|Voice of San Diego|January 5, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Donald and friends registered eight sacks during the October meeting with Washington, and a rematch could get Los Angeles off to a strong postseason start.
The Steelers, Saints and Rams aren’t finishing strong. For the playoffs, it might not matter.|Neil Greenberg|December 26, 2020|Washington Post

With a rematch against Oklahoma looming, let’s first take stock of the historic season unfolding in Ames.
The Secret To Iowa State’s Improbable Season? Balance.|Josh Planos|December 15, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
As a result, Tisei almost beat Tierney in the Democratic year of 2012 and was primed to win a rematch.
The 8 Most Competitive Congressional Races of 2014|Ben Jacobs|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There would have been no rematch, of course, if Pacquiao had won.
If Manny Pacquiao Loses to Timothy Bradley, This May Be the End|Allen Barra|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Charr allows that the circumstances of his loss still rankles and that he has asked Klitschko for a rematch.
Here's What It's Like to Fight Vitali Klitschko, Ukraine’s Revolutionary Champ|Michael Daly|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not that Walton isn't brilliant playing that note…go back and rematch the underrated Perfect Couples as proof.
'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way|Kevin Fallon|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New Hampshire 2ndCharlie Bass (R) v. Ann McLane Kuster Everyone loves a rematch.
Nine Key House Race Results|Allison Yarrow|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Sammy got his rematch with Hackelberg when the quarterly financials came out.
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British Dictionary definitions for rematch

rematch

noun (ˈriːˌmætʃ)

sport a second or return match between contestants

verb (riːˈmætʃ)

(tr) to match (two contestants) again

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