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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
decided he would indulge in a friendly basketball game with his friends before dinner
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as in strategy
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
the crook told his accomplice, "Here's the game: look surprised when the police ask about the money"
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as in play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
there's no need to get upset, all our teasing is only a game
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
stand-up comedy is his game, and he's one of a handful of people making a decent living at it
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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as in ready
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
are you game for going out tonight?
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Recent Examples of game
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Oweh had 7½ sacks and 28 tackles in 12 games with the Chargers.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Also, remember Paramount booked that lucrative pre-game Super Bowl spot for Scream 7.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Oweh had 7½ sacks and 28 tackles in 12 games with the Chargers.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Thompson was honored during a pre-game ceremony in Buffalo’s first home game since returning from the Olympic break last week.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Also, remember Paramount booked that lucrative pre-game Super Bowl spot for Scream 7.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
Noun
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But Kansas coach Brandon Schneider has indicated the team could continue playing in an alternate postseason tournament, such as the WBIT or WNIT.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s game also comes with some significant stakes for the Heat and Hornets, with both teams hoping to make the playoffs without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sale to real estate investment firm EPR Properties is part of Six Flags’ strategy to simplify what the company owns, strengthen its operations on parks with growth potential and pay down debt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These names are often picked for security purposes, strategy, morale and public perception.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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This run in pool play served as a monumental, if expected, step for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some fans of rival clubs may take exception to either side’s style of play, or fanbase, or history, or manager, or some of their players, or their owners, financial might or, in City’s case, the pending Premier League charges.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Princess Moss, vice president of the National Education Association, spoke about local teachers’ struggle and conditions in the profession across the United States.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the moment, news media seems more insulated than other professions from some of the threats of AI.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Not only are the beaches less crowded (but no less beautiful), the surrounding area is also strikingly green and mountainous—especially on the drive in from the airport.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is the sign of a team that is ready to combust, which has fragile confidence.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This mishap added months to the mission development timeline as the company investigated a cause and got another booster ready for flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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As job cuts pile up, Tinner is up against intense competition in a job market flooded with talent from the top companies in tech.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The launch comes as competition in China’s electric vehicle market intensifies, and manufacturers search for new technologies to attract buyers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Crude prices spiked above $110 per barrel Monday morning after several Middle East energy producers announced plans to cut output.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Provost is expected to lay out a plan to slash expenses at a strategy day near Paris, including using more technology from Chinese partner Geely to lower development costs.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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