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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Cal was led by a pair of players who were new to the rivalry.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the long rivalry between Hill and Rose.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 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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In a city where detentions have largely played out on the streets, Homan’s comments have highlighted a battle that has been unfolding in the background.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The exercise of power, not surprisingly, contributed to the restlessness of a busy mind that waged battles against a committed opposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That deal blitz has raised some concerns over whether the company is looking to acquire to reinvigorate growth, especially as fears mount that the software sector is losing ground to AI.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hyland, who’d been a revelation prior to his recent struggles, regained form in the win.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlearn that struggle equals success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fans chanted along for 10 count punches on Randy Orton, but Trick Williams once again got involved, making the most out of his status as the only heel in the ring.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Madsen did not have an update on Dort’s status after the game.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft is a large investor in OpenAI, but there’s growing competition in the AI space, especially from Google’s Gemini.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Uhlaender, a five-time Olympian, was hoping to qualify for her sixth Winter Games, but lost the chance before competition even began in Lake Placid due to Canada's withdrawals.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ludwig wrote in an Instagram story sharing the news on Thursday.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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