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
  • In the late sixties, a handful of English teams travelled to the States and represented NASL sides in lucrative tournaments, with Villa being Atlanta’s representation.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The five remaining sides played double round-robin tournaments in efforts to increase the number of fixtures, but the league was a sinking ship.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Just like in all professions, people know each other.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Cincinnati police will step in when heavy traffic is expected in the Downtown areas, particularly when events are scheduled.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of areas
Noun
  • With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This decision put a question mark on their participation in future competitions.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Women make 80% of healthcare decisions for their household and are about 80% of all workers in healthcare occupations.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • For that reason, the CDC estimates that the current risk to the public is low, but there are certain occupations and situations that can increase a person’s risk of catching bird flu.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • As Tribune contributor Hannah Edgar noted in a September preview of the still-running Hyde Park Jazz Festival, these kinds of Chicago events should not be taken for granted.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
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