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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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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 Millar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
And that message should come to him via the sport and its players union and also from fans, whose statement begins with low attendance but should also be heard loudly from fans at the games.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 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
Although Brother Rice fell heartbreakingly short in the state championship game, losing 55-52 to DePaul Prep in double overtime, Gonzales’ last game was emblematic of his season.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
And that message should come to him via the sport and its players union and also from fans, whose statement begins with low attendance but should also be heard loudly from fans at the games.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 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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For the women's tournament, surprise, praise and criticism — mainly from South Carolina — came swiftly, as UCLA earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Reyna was named man of the match and best player of the tournament.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leadership strategies that involve coercion, and emphasize punishment, don’t feel very modern.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This season, however, there is the possibility of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020, with the Heat struggling for play-in position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Horned Frogs earned their highest seed ever in March Madness, beat Notre Dame in nonconference play, and haven’t lost a game in over a month.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Each time a cluster appears, researchers have tried to pin down the exact environmental hazards, professions, and activities that might be linked to it.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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But college coaching is a profession built on a rickety bridge of fragile friendships that can rot away with each tipoff, every recruiting battle and the always dangerous game of measuring one against the other.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Pep Guardiola needs fresh creativity in the attacking midfield area and Wirtz would have been perfect for this role.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Comments Danny Reagan is ready to get back in action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four months later, the factory was ready to churn out Shahed one-way attack drones, one of Russia’s main munitions for bombarding Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Arsenal were eventually triumphant and went on to win that year’s competition.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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At a time when utility rates continue to climb — particularly distribution charges which have risen by double digits over the past decade — the new law removes competition and locks customers into a monopoly system that is already out of control.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Implementing a proactive plan can help safeguard your career and stave off anxiety. Focus on these 7 actions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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