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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
Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, and more have all missed multiple games due to injury.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brewers, whose 97-65 record was the best in MLB this season, were inept in the series scoring five runs on 14 hits in the four games.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
By the eighth inning, the Mariners were facing the serious possibility of having to win both games in Toronto to take the series.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
After appearing in hundreds of games, Mario himself has basically become gaming’s Mickey Mouse; his face and faux-Italian cadence instantly recognizable to anyone who has been on Earth for the past four decades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
There's also a fall and Christmas photo area, games and more.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Many of the games in the series have been blowouts, and Boise State jumped to a 10-0 lead Saturday night while stifling New Mexico’s offense, which had one first down in the first quarter.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Atlanta has lost 15 of 16 road games this season.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Lincoln has lost four straight games.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brewers, whose 97-65 record was the best in MLB this season, were inept in the series scoring five runs on 14 hits in the four games.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
By the eighth inning, the Mariners were facing the serious possibility of having to win both games in Toronto to take the series.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
After appearing in hundreds of games, Mario himself has basically become gaming’s Mickey Mouse; his face and faux-Italian cadence instantly recognizable to anyone who has been on Earth for the past four decades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
There's also a fall and Christmas photo area, games and more.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Many of the games in the series have been blowouts, and Boise State jumped to a 10-0 lead Saturday night while stifling New Mexico’s offense, which had one first down in the first quarter.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Atlanta has lost 15 of 16 road games this season.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Lincoln has lost four straight games.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
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Overall, the tournaments are framed as hands-on STEM experiences rather than pure spectacle.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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For the annual Mansion in May show house, design firm Toledo Geller divided a long garden-level room with a pair of back-to-back sofas, grouping small card tables for tournaments on one side and a single pedestal table for cozier game nights on the other.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, the word comes directly from the source, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle announcing his plans to make his return to the field on Sunday.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The study also suggests that AI has a greater effect on employment opportunities for professions where the technology is capable of automating human labor, such as software development and customer service.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beyond just camping, the X1 is aimed at boating, 4x4ing, and use in professions that see one out in the field for hours on end.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Oct. 2025
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Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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And the policies are projected to have far-ranging effects on most areas of business, including a potential loss of hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers in sectors like information and educational and health services.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of their 16 meetings in all competitions between August 2004 and August 2007, 10 featured one goal or fewer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Expand access to skilling and transparent hiring in tech and innovation occupations where future growth is concentrated.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among the nearly 70 occupations that qualify are restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, cosmetologists and golf caddies.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Multiple units can also be combined to create a larger development, unlocking potential in the realms of luxury hospitality and adventure travel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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And understanding Coco as someone who designed by circumstance opened new realms for Blazy’s work.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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