1
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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Recent Examples of ball game
Take her out to the (tennis) ball game, and Katie Holmes is going to hit it big.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2025
Take them out to the ball game!
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Other fun activities include riding in a World War II bomber at Lunken Airport Days, posing for a photo opp in Barbie's iconic pink car at the Cincinnati Musuem's Barbie exhibit or taking yourself out to a ball game at Great American Ball Park.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
To start, there are no bicycles or ball games, no mirrors larger than the palm of one’s hand, and almost no personal property.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2025
Take them out to the ball game!
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Other fun activities include riding in a World War II bomber at Lunken Airport Days, posing for a photo opp in Barbie's iconic pink car at the Cincinnati Musuem's Barbie exhibit or taking yourself out to a ball game at Great American Ball Park.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
To start, there are no bicycles or ball games, no mirrors larger than the palm of one’s hand, and almost no personal property.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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The Aztecs are 14-0 in the history of the rivalry.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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But for two California Democrats, who may both have their eye on the same political prize when the Democratic primaries for president roll around in 2028, could this be a slight indication of a burgeoning political and personal rivalry?—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Liverpool and their two strikers find themselves in a unique situation.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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When a citizen reports an emergency, a 911 call taker will assess the situation and, if appropriate, ask to send the caller a link via text.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin return at power forward, while Aaron Nesmith is set to start on the wing, and Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson battle for the center spot.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Democratic attorneys general are no strangers to using their offices to fight political battles.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The fall sale is here at Nordstrom, and it’s filled with deals on top brands and trendy looks for every style and budget.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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During the meeting, Dexter Brady, the housing authority's deputy director, indicated that a tentative refinancing deal for debt tied to the Madison Heights apartment complex has not been finalized.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Intel’s struggles amplified last year, as a turnaround effort championed by former CEO Pat Gelsinger struggled.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a clip taken by a guest, Anwar — who recently wrote an essay about her struggle with bipolar disorder — listened and didn’t judge.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Vance’s critique of the Ford Foundation’s tax-exempt status was limited to its support of The Nation during his podcast appearance, other administration officials have provided clues as to how the government will conduct its scrutiny of liberal philanthropies.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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The easiest route to franchise status for both is, of course, to make the postseason.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Ryder Cup is the one competition in golf that should be played in front of an intense, feverish crowd, the kind that can’t be captured by the virtual reality headsets European captain Luke Donald gave his players.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But turning lethal combat into a competition creates moral challenges on an entirely new scale, and solving them does not seem high on Ukraine’s present list of priorities.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Tesla did not respond to requests for comment on this story.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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