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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
Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 May 2025
And though the Royals came an eyelash away from their sixth shutout in 12 games — Estevez allowing a ninth-inning run spoiled that — the home dugout will remain plenty happy with this result.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The excitement is heightened by additional events, including an annual mascot game at halftime, a pre-game clinic and the Teddy Toss.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Leafs need to go on the road now with the mindset of winning at least one game at Amerant Bank Arena.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 May 2025
And though the Royals came an eyelash away from their sixth shutout in 12 games — Estevez allowing a ninth-inning run spoiled that — the home dugout will remain plenty happy with this result.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Adjective
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
The excitement is heightened by additional events, including an annual mascot game at halftime, a pre-game clinic and the Teddy Toss.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
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Both the novel and movie chronicle the infamous 50th Hunger Games tournament that took place decades before the events of the original trilogy that starred Jennifer Lawrence as victor turned revolutionist Katniss Everdeen.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Not bad for a guy who spent much of this week as the tournament’s first alternate — waiting, hoping, for someone to pull out.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The bill is part of a broader Republican strategy to control federal deficits without touching defense spending or introducing tax reductions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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But that’s not really what the world premiere play that opened Thursday at the Old Globe is about.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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There was lots of offensive wizardry to be viewed from Datsyuk, but also video of his staunch defensive play, responsible positioning and masterful stickwork to pickpocket opposing players.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Gates claimed that coders, energy experts, and biologists are the only professions safe from AI in the next decade.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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And that’s not to say that everyone that’s been released, and that’s not just pro wrestling, that’s any profession.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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On a day when the Kansas City attack wasn’t at its best, Miller played a key role for a back line that repeatedly came up clutch inside its penalty area.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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NTDs are a variety of conditions that are mostly found among impoverished communities in tropical areas of the world.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The event is the world's biggest music competition, watched by more than 160 million people across the world.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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With only five returning players, even Clark said Indiana needed competition to learn more about areas of improvement.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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