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as in tournaments
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 plans
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 professions
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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Recent Examples of games
No team has ever forced an opponent into scoring an own goal in back-to-back games.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
However, local organizers say Fan Fest will remain open, broadcasting all tournament games on giant screens throughout the grounds.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The home run was Caissie’s second in as many games, his third this month, and eighth of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Brazil did draw 1-1 with Morocco on Saturday, so will want to have better outcomes in its remaining games with Haiti on Friday and Scotland on June 24.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Fox and Telemundo/Peacock are delivering games from FIFA’s world feed in 1080p HDR10 on most network and TV providers, with many operators also offering a 4K feed that adds additional pixel information in real-time for an even crisper picture.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
However, local organizers say Fan Fest will remain open, broadcasting all tournament games on giant screens throughout the grounds.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The home run was Caissie’s second in as many games, his third this month, and eighth of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Brazil did draw 1-1 with Morocco on Saturday, so will want to have better outcomes in its remaining games with Haiti on Friday and Scotland on June 24.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Fox and Telemundo/Peacock are delivering games from FIFA’s world feed in 1080p HDR10 on most network and TV providers, with many operators also offering a 4K feed that adds additional pixel information in real-time for an even crisper picture.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
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Sarah Strong is not playing any international tournaments this summer, and limiting her on-court wear and tear to try to get her calf and Achilles issues behind her.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The legend from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, won numerous major tournaments over an illustrious career that spanned several decades.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each federal land management agency has its own regulations with criteria for managing off-road vehicle use — for instance, the BLM uses travel management plans to determine where vehicles are allowed on specific pieces of land.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Afghan Taliban authorities have imposed draconian restrictions on women and girls, including bans on education beyond primary school and on working in all but very few professions, as well as strict regulations on what women are allowed to wear in public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence has already begun reshaping how work is performed across industries and professions.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Unlike areas to the north, there is little agricultural demand for compost and mulch.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Master Mini, approximately one meter tall, is designed for education and robotic sports competitions, while Nova, standing about 50 centimeters tall, is intended as an entry-level educational and companion robot for children.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Market dynamics, consumer preferences, manufacturing considerations, and pricing strategies can all influence how products are formulated and positioned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Equally vital, aging misers addicted to their vocations need palliatives and surrogates for the drug of importance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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