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
Louisiana goes for it, gets it, and that's the ball game.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
The September Fest whiffle ball games started in the rain, but the storm clouds passed as the sun and even rainbows shined through.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In the bottom of the seventh inning, with runners on second and third with nobody out, George Springer stepped to the plate with the chance to tie a 3-1 ball game in favor of the Seattle Mariners, a team desperate for its first-ever World Series appearance in franchise history.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Details of any injuries suffered by the suspect’s child in the ball game were not released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
The September Fest whiffle ball games started in the rain, but the storm clouds passed as the sun and even rainbows shined through.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In the bottom of the seventh inning, with runners on second and third with nobody out, George Springer stepped to the plate with the chance to tie a 3-1 ball game in favor of the Seattle Mariners, a team desperate for its first-ever World Series appearance in franchise history.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Details of any injuries suffered by the suspect’s child in the ball game were not released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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As interbranch rivalry morphed into systemic partisan competition, a judiciary dominated by Republican appointees began consolidating its authority at Congress’s expense.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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This was not a rare occurrence at the university, where the presence of many students depended on the outcome of factional battles in their countries of origin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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In fact, filming the entire episode was quite the experience as the actress spent a lot of time arguing with herself as Maddie and Sara engaged in a battle of wills for control over the call center.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Asking for a little light of your own shouldn’t be that big of a deal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles have spent a lot of money locking up their core to long-term deals over the years, so don't expect many flashy moves in free agency.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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His struggles are hurting the Broncos in the biggest moments, too.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This has created a growing, glowing, billion-dollar segment of the beauty market and fierce competition among purveyors of this radiant technology.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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