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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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
In their 2022-23 Championship campaign, Burnley conceded an average of 13.2 counter-attacks per game; last season, that figure dropped to 10.7.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
The game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN, with pre-game coverage beginning before the 8:00 PM ET puck drop.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mills appeared in 15 games and showed plenty of positive progress compared to his rookie effort.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
In their 2022-23 Championship campaign, Burnley conceded an average of 13.2 counter-attacks per game; last season, that figure dropped to 10.7.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Florence Pugh is always game to go there with her glam.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
The game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN, with pre-game coverage beginning before the 8:00 PM ET puck drop.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
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Ranked 85th before the tournament, the teenager will break into the Top 40 regardless of her result in the final.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dell said expanding the players' facilities, including adding more practice courts, was key in keeping the players on site throughout the tournament.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Bank of America is taking a different strategy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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There was no mention of when the play area might open, and a Fun City representative didn't immediately respond to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's inquiry.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Topping it all off are yet more posh perks, from a tennis court with a viewing pavilion and a Zen garden to a custom children’s play area and a couple of ponds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Master’s degrees in computer, information sciences and support services; health professions; and public administration and social services climbed the most between 2011 and 2022, growing 145%, 75% and 20%, respectively.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In Milwaukee, the teaching pathway can start in high school Another way to recruit for the teaching profession is to consider the non-teachers who are already in schools each day: students and classroom aides.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decision upholds a July 11 ruling granting a restraining order sought by immigrant rights advocates to limit federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The area’s greatest economic driver after the end of the lumbering trade in the early 20th century has been and continues to be iron ore mining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Three months after his trip to America, Saiko was ready to return to Ukraine.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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After a tough season which began with his own uncertainty last year, the England international looks more comfortable in his own skin and ready to return to his best.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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For the first time in decades, traditional sports face real competition for the next generation of fans, many of whom are trading physical arenas for virtual ones.—
Jennifer Acree,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The main competition strand, officially known as The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, includes 10 world premiere titles.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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One plan calls for a tower as tall as 55 stories and 609 feet, setting a new bar as the tallest building in town.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Half of all private-sector workers now participate in the plans, a record high.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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