Matchup
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noun.
The pairing of two people or things, as for athletic competition or for comparison.
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noun.
A
pairing
of two things, people or teams, especially for a
competition
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noun.
the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition
Word Usage
"In a title matchup that's getting more interesting with every game, Holland put the emphasis back on pitching."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
pairing
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
catchup
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
contender
match-up
showdown