1
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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3
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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4
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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Clark revealed this summer what she and Swift were seen whispering about in a suite during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans back in January.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Plumlee participated in pre-game warmups and suited up for the game.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Making the games available on Peacock gives the company a chance to bring younger consumers and cord-cutters under its tent, says Storms.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Clark revealed this summer what she and Swift were seen whispering about in a suite during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans back in January.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Make your pre-game bets and follow along with the live odds during the game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Plumlee participated in pre-game warmups and suited up for the game.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
Noun
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Of all the runs that Valentin Vacherot could have embarked upon to win his first ever major tennis tournament, this was surely the most unlikely.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tournaments pit heroes such as Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Kano, Jax, Liu Kang and Kung Lao to fight against villains like Mileena, Nitara, Reiko, Kabal, Reptile, Goro and the sorcerer Shang Tsung.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fast-forward to the end of the first half, and the Lions’ decision (and what would have been Kansas City’s usual strategy) paid off for the home team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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For buyers, extra money dries up GM’s strategy of crafting electrified options for its most popular models like the Chevrolet Blazer, Equinox and Silverado directly addressed what consumers wanted from the automaker’s emerging offerings, said Joseph Yoon, Edmunds' consumer insights analyst.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The play followed an interception by AH linebacker Isaiah Schuman.—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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His play has electrified this franchise in a big way and helps make up for the fact that this team doesn’t have an elite first-line center.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An industrial engineer by profession and a former legislator in the Venezuelan National Assembly, Machado has been shot at and targeted by federal prosecutors.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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The group, whose members came from different generations and professions, eventually published an academic paper in 2018, arguing that quantum computers could far more accurately and quickly assess price derivatives and analyze risks than regular computing.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here’s the Week 8 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In short, children’s fantasy allows children to survive reality long enough to grow up and be ready to change it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sanders has been very vocal about being ready to play, but the Browns have not given him that chance.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of their 16 meetings in all competitions between August 2004 and August 2007, 10 featured one goal or fewer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Alphabet-subsidiary is now operating commercially in five American cities, with plans to launch in several more.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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That plan was to eventually lead to a marquee match between two former Shield brothers.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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