BALL GAME Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

ball game

noun

Definition of ball game

as in rivalry

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another I'm still in this ball game, so don't count me out yet

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as in situation

position with regard to conditions and circumstances with the new regulations in place, investors are facing a whole new ball game

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Recent Examples of ball game For its fifth season, the ABC-WBTV sitcom worked with the Philadelphia Phillies for an episode that took place at a ball game. — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Root’s appointment allows Harry Brook, the Test vice-captain under Stokes, to continue developing his captaincy skills in the white-ball game ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The Mariners have also learned what works best when inviting creators to experience a ball game. — Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 And before the perpetually whiny and moronic peanut gallery says that sports teams have special nights all the time, that’s true, but celebrating heritage, or veterans who fought and died for this country is just an eency weency bit different than force-feeding the gay agenda at a ball game! — Tomi Lahren Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ball game

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Noun

The Jets have the home-field advantage in the rivalry game and have more experienced veterans on the roster while in the second year of coach Glenn’s regime, as Miami is in its first year under coach Jeff Hafley.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
An in-state rivalry between two California teams tips off tonight.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rivalry

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After Fay described her situation to the agent, Muse returned a two-page fact sheet comparing the cost and coverage of several Medicare Part D plans.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Such businesses can help transform raw observations into practical insights, from comparing conditions over time to assessing how a situation might evolve.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of situation

Noun

Still, when the measles outbreak erupted, Bangladesh responded swiftly and initially seemed to be winning the battle.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Policy Policy Your guide to the Supreme Court, federal courts, judicial nominations, and the legal battles shaping American policy.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of battle

Noun

Jurors also heard about Garza’s previous run-ins with law enforcement — and his family’s struggles to get help from the county with his mental health.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The folk tradition, especially, connected her to international Black freedom movements that emphasized labor conditions as a key part of the struggle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of struggle

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Also exposed was information about student disabilities and student eligibility status for federal programs, such as those available to help students from low-income families.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Her status as a special envoy expired last month without renewal, and she has now been moved to another role.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of status

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Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Still, some market participants see reason for hope in a market bludgeoned this year over worries about rising prices, tensions in the Middle East and stiff competition from artificial intelligence hyperscalers flooding the market with debt.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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