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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
decided he would indulge in a friendly basketball game with his friends before dinner
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2
as in strategy
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
the crook told his accomplice, "Here's the game: look surprised when the police ask about the money"
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as in play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
there's no need to get upset, all our teasing is only a game
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
stand-up comedy is his game, and he's one of a handful of people making a decent living at it
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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as in ready
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
are you game for going out tonight?
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Recent Examples of game
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
However, that was overshadowed by Westbrook's mishaps in the final seconds of the game.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The show will launch after the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025 at approximately 10 p.m. ET, depending on when the game and post-game coverage conclude.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Since Pereira took charge, 18 goals have been conceded in 14 games with a -1 goal difference.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
However, that was overshadowed by Westbrook's mishaps in the final seconds of the game.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Those numbers do not reflect the audience for the entirety of Netflix’s coverage, which began at 11 a.m. ET with a pregame show and ran through the post-game forensics on the Texans’ 31-2 pounding by the Ravens.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The show will launch after the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025 at approximately 10 p.m. ET, depending on when the game and post-game coverage conclude.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
Noun
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The Miami guard scored 30 points, and the team’s loss put them in the 10th spot in the playoffs – at the edge of the play-in tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament before losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that would have sent them to the playoffs as the No.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Eurofins partnership builds on the shopping platform’s strategy to ramp up product safety and compliance.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Written, performed and co-directed by Crouch, the play tells the story of a father who loses his daughter in a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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As part of its spring 2025 runway presentation, Fendi paired two bags in different hues and silhouettes for some intentional contrast play — both gripped in one hand by the models.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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As global trade grew, the profession became formalized, with pilots undergoing rigorous training, apprenticeships, and exams.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And this is the corner through which Rabinowitz entered the profession.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Team 2 will survey the area associated with the tornado near Greenville.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Haywood’s answer is that businesses should focus on areas where AI can drive the most impact, such as scaling support, personalizing interactions, or streamlining operations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the Gamecocks machine is ready to backfill, with MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards waiting in the wings.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Currently, once the company has an embryo ready to grow, researchers insert it in a host animal, but such surrogates are limited in number and expensive to work with, and come with many potential health complications.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, Glenn stated that competition will exist at every position on the team.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The message from executive leadership, from Sonntag to U.S. Ski & Snowboard president and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, was clear: Sun Valley hosting the World Cup finals represented a chance for the U.S. to show the world that American resorts can host world-class competition.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The plan focuses on economic development, infrastructure, arts and culture, entertainment, public safety and cleanliness — driving the work required to create a downtown that thrives for everyone.—
Shelonda Stokes,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, this safe harbor provision would only be available if there were concrete plans to replace safety-critical and health-critical SIRS assets with remaining lives of less than three years, which would include roofs, plumbing, fire alarms and other safety equipment.—
Bruce Strom,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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