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as in tournaments
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 plans
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 professions
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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Recent Examples of games
There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The Angels had won seven consecutive games against the Dodgers, the franchise’s longest winning streak against its crosstown rival.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The Falcons have won seven or eight games in seven of their past eight seasons.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The trio would have won more games seven or eight years ago but would still give the Warriors a chance to compete.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The series having three games in four nights has been taxing on both teams, but neither is dwelling on their circumstances compared to Boston and Ottawa’s six days off between games.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Every Division 1 team will have at least two playoff games this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The Angels had won seven consecutive games against the Dodgers, the franchise’s longest winning streak against its crosstown rival.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The Falcons have won seven or eight games in seven of their past eight seasons.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The trio would have won more games seven or eight years ago but would still give the Warriors a chance to compete.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The series having three games in four nights has been taxing on both teams, but neither is dwelling on their circumstances compared to Boston and Ottawa’s six days off between games.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Every Division 1 team will have at least two playoff games this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
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The Lions are hoping their recent showings at international tournaments plus Mané’s experience and leadership can power the country to its best finish since 2002, when Senegal made its memorable run to the quarterfinals.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Qatar swept away its pre-kickoff controversy to serve up one of the best tournaments ever in 2022.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Cooking competitions bring together local chefs and home cooks, who showcase their creativity with traditional recipes and creative interpretations of the fruit.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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There was some interesting stuff in my mom’s boyfriend’s closet, but no gateways to other realms.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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