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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
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The Cubs defeated the Red Sox 10-9 in a seven-inning game that was shortened by rain as 3,500 fans looked on.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Another casualty of the post-game celebration was a 17-year-old boy beaten into a coma outside a bar near Madison Square garden.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Noun
And Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha had the game of his life.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The Cubs defeated the Red Sox 10-9 in a seven-inning game that was shortened by rain as 3,500 fans looked on.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
In post-game interviews athletes are always gushing over their moms.
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John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Another casualty of the post-game celebration was a 17-year-old boy beaten into a coma outside a bar near Madison Square garden.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
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Mbappe, whose eight goals led the tournament four years ago, already has 16 World Cup goals for his career, tied for second all-time.
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This is where the true tournament of the best tournament in the world begins — where the safety nets are officially removed, where every kick is vital, and every blade of grass is earned.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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There’s a lot of hard work that goes into being a shopping writer, but there’s a lot of play, too.
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Antoine de Saint Exupéry wrote that the greatness of a profession is, above all, to unite people.
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Many older Black voters remember the same era as one that expanded access to universities, professions, public-sector jobs, homeownership, and political representation.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Mere minutes after Hakimi's goal, Haiti was ready for revenge, with a powerful goal by Wilson Isidor.
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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Corlys is below deck on The Queen Who Never Was, telling a defiant Alyn about Rhaenyra’s new plan for peace, when the alarms sound.
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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