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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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as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
it requires a certain amount of gustatory gameness to try something like rattlesnake or alligator
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Recent Examples of game
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
Duffy, a former reality show contestant and four-term congressman, comes to the blame game with dirty hands.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
Saturn will also slip into Aries and your ninth house of expansion, asking you to commit to the long game, whether that’s school, travel, publishing or just getting serious about a belief system.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
Duffy, a former reality show contestant and four-term congressman, comes to the blame game with dirty hands.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
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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Originally approved by voters in 2008, the project is only ready to start laying track this year, after costs spiraled from $40 billion to as high as $128 billion.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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For now the Bears seem willing to let the noise continue into June.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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But the upcoming project isn't the only thing Raine is glad about these days.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Some older fans will look at me and be glad that Meredith is also coming back.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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