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
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But international rivalry between the United States and Canada, rekindled last season with two memorable games in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, will also take center stage in February when the NHL will break for players’ participation in the Winter Olympics for the first time in over a decade.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Set in 1980s England, the series follows the rivalry of two men who come to a head.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The situation should remind us of dozens of economic bubbles from the past, ranging from 17th Century Dutch tulips to credit default swaps in 2008.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question Falvey is in an increasingly difficult situation due to the Pohlads’ unwillingness to invest in the roster he’s tasked with building.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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For Democrats, the battle marked a defining moment to demonstrate unity after earlier funding fights in which they were accused of caving to Republican demands.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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That was really the battle, less than the gut.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Corley's franchise deal includes at least 10 locations in Kentucky.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the two games at Dodger Stadium showed the struggles of the Reds’ offense, with Blake Snell allowing only two base runners in the first six innings of his Game 1 start, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the first inning of Game 2 before retiring 13 straight.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mendes would later detail his struggles with maintaining his mental health while touring and cancel his Wonder world tour in 2022.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Chicago has recently become the focus of federal attention, as ICE has conducted a series of operations targeting individuals without legal status.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But behind the glittering resume was a reality defined by her immigration status.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In-competition features showcase emerging filmmakers from around the world, there to debut feature, documentary and short films.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since premiering in 2005, Olympic athletes, TV stars, internet personalities and singers have stepped into the ballroom to participate in the ABC reality dance competition show.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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