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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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The projections will be updated after the completion of every tournament game.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The team then had to fly to Spokane, Washington, for the next round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Combining magnesium with other healthy coping strategies can amplify its effectiveness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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The lawmakers pressed Hamilton to explain the change in strategy.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Glover performed in hundreds of plays, appearing on Broadway opposite Bette Davis in Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana in 1961 and alongside Anne Bancroft in Mother Courage and Her Children in 1963.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, the lottery also announced mega changes to the game that will more than double the price of a ticket to $5 per play.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
29 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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The firms that move first and modernize workflows while keeping auditors in control will define the profession’s future.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
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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Just make sure to test any homemade solution on a small, hidden area first.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Who is ready to hear his name any time the Mets blow a lead after the sixth inning?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tesla’s current self-driving offering still requires a person to be seated in the driver’s seat, ready to take control of the car.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 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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Growing football in his home town is a long-term plan, but in the immediate future Richard is fixed on growing in English football with Palace.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Note: Where most Starlink users will be using a Residential service plan for their monthly service fees, Mini users will need a Starlink Roam plan, which is meant for users who are using the service on the go or frequently moving locations.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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