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bigs

noun

plural of big
as in major league
the highest level of a field of endeavor a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes

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Recent Examples of bigs Unfortunately, the less said about China’s guards, the better; their main job is to get the ball past half court without turning it over and then feed the bigs. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026 Pick-and-rolls at the top of the floor with bigs, pick-and-rolls with smalls. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 That gives Okot more opportunities to develop alongside the second unit with Naz Hillmon while learning to play alongside both veteran bigs. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 Data show those players have about an 11% chance to reach the bigs (compared to about 81% for those picked in the first round). — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Robinson will be a far tougher test for Embiid and the East’s other bigs. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigs
  1. major league
  2. establishment
  3. big time
Noun
  • The Dodgers could be sold for a valuation of $10 billion to $13 billion — at the higher end, three times as much as the record sale price for a major league team — an industry source told The Times on the condition of anonymity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Rumfield hit a one-out triple off Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, and scored on a wild pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of major league
Noun
  • When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This week’s literary geography quiz is a tour of the cafes, clubs and other establishments around New York City that attracted poets and authors.
    — J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of establishment
Noun
  • But Herbert seemed to will the team there, while the defense stepped up big time in key moments down the stretch.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.
    — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of big time

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“Bigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigs. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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