games

noun

Definition of gamesnext
plural of game
1
as in tournaments
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 plans
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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3
as in professions
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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4
as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence the education game simply was no longer of interest to her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
  1. tournaments
  2. professions
  3. areas
  4. competitions
  5. strategies
  6. occupations
  7. realms
  8. events
Noun
  • Without this licence, clubs won't be able to participate in regional and international tournaments.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Also consider encouraging participation through multiplayer experiences, tournaments or collaborative missions, which add a layer of community interaction and competition, further driving engagement.
    Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program covers law enforcement and corrections officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs in certain circumstances, and other professions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This makes sense, says The Guardian, for people in high-earning professions like lawyers, bankers, and doctors, who mix with people who earn more and see themselves as 'just average' earners.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of professions
Noun
  • There is no commuter rail servicing those areas at the moment; there is a freight line, but the government of Lima and private sector partners in Peru will be rehabilitating the line to provide a commuter rail service, Sargent said.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The Santa Clara Valley Water District didn’t start delivering fluoridated water in some areas until 2016, after many years of debate and four years after district officials first voted to go ahead.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of areas
Noun
  • The Dortmund winger has scored five goals and five assists in eight games across all competitions this season and would have been a logical candidate for a call-up.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The game features runways, competitions and environments inspired by real-world places, parties and events, like Klum’s famous Halloween party.
    Adriana Lee, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But there are plenty of other strategies to quiet the mean voice in your head and hype yourself up if mantras aren’t your thing.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • While these statistics are included in the Bureau’s publicly available monthly reports, they are buried in categories such as Architecture and Engineering; Farming, Fishing, and Forestry; and Installation, Maintenance, and Repair occupations.
    George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • And wage gains are different across regions, industries and occupations.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • These events can be recorded in a database for support or development engineers to review at a future time.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
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