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
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Still, in the case of a prolonged period of $100 per barrel oil, which many think could be achieved if the Middle East situation worsens significantly, a GDP loss of 0.5% is quite likely.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel, whose firm WME represents Parker and Stone, defended Paramount and Skydance’s handling of the situation on Friday by phone.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and talk show host, has died after a six-year battle with breast cancer.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Trump had repeatedly urged Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program before striking its nuclear facilities, but the country pulled out of ongoing talks with the U.S. scheduled for June 15 in Oman and refused to return to the table in the following days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Consumers are putting values first — even at a time of economic struggle.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Burroughs allegedly then took off on foot and was apprehended following a brief foot chase and a struggle, Allard said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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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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Beard’s appointment comes after Burnley announced their transition to full-time professional status in May, after a fourth-place finish in the National League North, English football’s third tier, in 2024-25.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Both vodkas have consistently earned medals in international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Many prominent advocates for excluding transgender girls from sports praised Dhillon’s actions last week as a bold move to protect cisgender girls from unfair competition.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Her story as a young, dedicated fossil collector inspired Swiss director Marcel Barelli, whose own passion for paleontology followed him into adulthood.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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