1
as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
I'm still in this ball game, so don't count me out yet
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Recent Examples of ball game
The Falcons led the ball game 7-0 at the time of McCormick's injury.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
With runners on first and second base, and the MVP frontrunner standing on-deck with no outs in a two-run ball game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called for Miguel Rojas to attempt a bunt on his first pitch at the plate.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and more profound than any sermon could ever teach.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
The first step was my self-tape, and that was pretty word-for-word the ball game scene that’s in [the first episode].
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
With runners on first and second base, and the MVP frontrunner standing on-deck with no outs in a two-run ball game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called for Miguel Rojas to attempt a bunt on his first pitch at the plate.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and more profound than any sermon could ever teach.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
The first step was my self-tape, and that was pretty word-for-word the ball game scene that’s in [the first episode].
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off the injury report for this game, giving themselves the green light for this rivalry game.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fixing the run defense can help all the other pieces fall into place and the collection of young defenders can take advantage of better situations.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The comedian stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club and spoke about the situation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As a digital balloting closed earlier Sunday, Carney received the overwhelming majority of the 150,000 members of the Liberal Party than any other contender in the short leadership battle.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whoever challenges for the Democrat nomination will have half an eye on the national battle, where the economy, security and national pride are likely to outweigh liberal issues.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That day, Roberts praised what Counsell’s deal would mean for the market for managers throughout the sport.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The releases have coincided with a major Israeli military operation in the West Bank, which Israel says is for counterterrorism, and began two days after the Gaza ceasefire deal went into effect.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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For Miranda, rock n’ roll has always been an act of resistance and a musical genre that has accompanied youth in their social struggles and artistic expressions.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2025
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Each plate tells a story, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Black women in policing and justice who have broken barriers in their careers.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Texas Department of State Health Services updated its website with the new numbers Tuesday afternoon and said the majority of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those whose vaccination status is unknown, with 80 unvaccinated and 74 of unknown status.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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That included assisting with investigating human smuggling, overseeing contracts, managing detention dockets, and physically escorting or supporting the transportation and removals of people in the U.S. without legal status.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But competition in the car industry was also a factor.—
Neha Hegde,Christine Tan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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As for his on-screen romance, though, the actor teased to TV Insider in October 2024 that there is more competition to come.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are spilling the details of their sweet love story!—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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