Synonyms of games

games

noun

plural of game

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournaments
• competitions
• events
• sports
• matches
• contests
• championships
• tourneys
• matchups
• bouts
• sweepstakes
• meets
• athletics
• battles
• races
• skirmishes
• semifinals
• scrimmages
• outings
• nationals
• finals
• struggles
• derbies
• marathons
• tussles
• runs
• conflicts
• heats
• rounds
• triathlons
• tugs-of-war
• rallies
• play-offs
• field days
• gymkhanas
• volleys
• rubbers
• classics
• decathlons
• biathlons
• pentathlons
• nightcaps
• seesaws
• sudden deaths
• sets
• heptathlons
• runoffs
• round-robins
• ultramarathons
• dead heats
• photo finishes

2

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• strategies
• programs
• blueprints
• projects
• schemes
• systems
• designs
• arrangements
• proposals
• recipes
• game plans
• ways
• master plans
• road maps
• ideas
• devices
• ground plans
• procedures
• techniques
• plots
• tactics
• purposes
• maps
• maneuvers
• conspiracies
• policies
• intentions
• means
• specifications
• intents
• gambits
• tricks
• protocols
• contrivances
• stratagems
• platforms
• subterfuges
• collusions
• conceptions
• formulas
• setups
• aims
• patterns
• layouts
• ruses
• diagrams
• counterstrategies
• counterplans
• specifics
• projets

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• professions
• vocations
• occupations
• lines
• works
• employments
• trades
• callings
• jobs
• missions
• tasks
• assignments
• places
• arts
• lays
• businesses
• crafts
• positions
• gigs
• enterprises
• situations
• livelihoods
• rackets
• calls
• engagements
• functions
• loads
• fields
• duties
• lifeworks
• offices
• handicrafts
• appointments
• posts
• livings
• berths
• workloads
• handcrafts
• billets
• métiers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pursuits
• hobbies
• avocations

4

as in areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

the education game simply was no longer of interest to her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• areas
• realms
• domains
• departments
• walks
• fields
• spheres
• kingdoms
• elements
• terrains
• provinces
• specialties
• circles
• arenas
• territories
• disciplines
• studies
• businesses
• fronts
• precincts
• subjects
• confines
• lines
• pursuits
• fiefs
• professions
• fiefdoms
• firmaments
• baronies
• bailiwicks
• frontiers
• occupations
• demesnes
• vocations
• dimensions
• rackets
• scopes
• widths
• reaches
• turfs
• amplitudes
• sweeps
• compasses
• subfields
• extents
• breadths
• subspecialties
• ambits
• kens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of games

The Panthers beat Vanderbilt in coach Dell McGee’s third game as coach in 2024, then lost 17 of their next 18 games against FBS opponents. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

According to Baldwin’s calculations, Wisconsin sports fans currently would need to pay more than $1,500 per year to be able to watch all of the Packers, Brewers and Bucks games across multiple services. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Swift went on to become a fixture at Chiefs games during the 2023 season, attending 13 games, including all four of Kansas City's postseason games and Super Bowl LVIII, where the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Royals 7-2 to become the first team in 34 years to lose 110 games in one season. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Does the media absolutely need to also speak to players and managers during games? — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The Orioles scored only one run over their previous three games against Boston, but Joey Cantillo (9-9) did plenty to help them out of their slump, allowing 3 hits and 5 walks and hitting 2 batters in 2 1/3 innings. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing games

• fun and games