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
Commuter Boat non-work trip: Heading to Boston for dining, a museum day, a ball game or something else?
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
The data here is pretty clear: More than 6 million people tuned in to watch a great Knicks-Celtics ball game.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The goal then, is not too dissimilar from what the architects of baseball’s modern rules had in mind: The same beloved ball game, just a little bit snappier.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Indeed, according to AccuWeather, several days with temperatures of 10-20 degrees below the historical average could put a bit of a strain on ball games, bike rides, golf rounds and outdoor activities in general.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
The data here is pretty clear: More than 6 million people tuned in to watch a great Knicks-Celtics ball game.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The goal then, is not too dissimilar from what the architects of baseball’s modern rules had in mind: The same beloved ball game, just a little bit snappier.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Indeed, according to AccuWeather, several days with temperatures of 10-20 degrees below the historical average could put a bit of a strain on ball games, bike rides, golf rounds and outdoor activities in general.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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McIntyre believes their rivalry was proof that personal tension can enhance storytelling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Wolf Pack have fallen behind in the Mountain West in recent years, and are staying in the conference while others head to the Pac-12, so that rivalry flame is dying.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2025
Noun
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Furthermore, in other situations, planting one that’s too large might be of concern as well, especially if the surrounding area is better suited for bedding cover, staging areas, water sources, etc.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
Noun
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After a competitive bidding battle, Amazon MGM Studios has landed the package for a live-action movie revolving around the Bratz doll line with Kim Kardashian and Picturestart on board to produce.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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That same month, Adams withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic primary, saying the legal battle had prevented him from effectively campaigning.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The 18-year-old joins from BSC YB Frauen on a four-year deal to become the Women’s Super League (WSL) club’s second signing of the summer.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Even the quiet, eyebrow-raising final moments, which suggest that the struggle for economic justice and equality might be utterly pointless, feel less like a philosophy and more like a real-life capitalist desire for more, more, more.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The struggle was so real that Reynolds unveiled a special musical production for McElhenney's birthday devoted to teaching fans the pronunciation of his costar's last name, enlisting the help of some of his famous friends as well as members of the club's hometown.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The salespeople sold it to women saying that the hat was something very fancy, something that would give them status for its European provenance.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Broader National Trend and Political Debate Congressional Republicans in Colorado, one of seven states offering health care regardless of immigration status, are urging Democratic Governor Jared Polis to rescind Medicaid eligibility for undocumented immigrants.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This sort of multidisciplinary excellence is rare for Olympic competition; athletes are by necessity ultra specialized.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Gregg Newton | Afp | Getty Images Amazon’s second batch of Kuiper internet satellites reached low Earth orbit on Monday, adding to its plans for a massive constellation and ramping up competition with SpaceX’s Starlink.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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In the box office smash, the talented singer and actress portrays Elphaba, the green witch from the famed Wizard of Oz story.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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