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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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game

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adjective

gameness

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noun (2)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of game
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 See All Example Sentences for game
Recent Examples of Synonyms for game
Adjective
  • Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • 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
  • For now the Bears seem willing to let the noise continue into June.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • 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
  • But the upcoming project isn't the only thing Raine is glad about these days.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • 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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