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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
The Twins have at least one home run in 24 consecutive games in Toronto, hitting 51 total homers in those games.
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Portland's Shaedon Sharpe returned after missing the last 28 games and finished with eight points in 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but after winning seven of their last 14 games they are now tied with the Utah Jazz for the fifth-worst record in the league.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Tigers’ ability to shoot and score kept them in games, but defensive lapses and depth issues, particularly in SEC play, limited their ceiling.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Portland's Shaedon Sharpe returned after missing the last 28 games and finished with eight points in 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but after winning seven of their last 14 games they are now tied with the Utah Jazz for the fifth-worst record in the league.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Tigers’ ability to shoot and score kept them in games, but defensive lapses and depth issues, particularly in SEC play, limited their ceiling.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
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The Waxahachie festival features full-contact jousting tournaments, a mermaid lagoon, rides, games and entertainment on 20 stages.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of traditional 72-hole events, LIV tournaments originally consisted of 54 holes (three rounds of 18 holes).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sale of the warehouse came two months after the owner of another Salt Lake City warehouse announced plans not to sell or lease to the federal government amid protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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All over Chinese platforms, social media users are using the reality TV star as their profile pictures, customizing them to show Jenner in different professions in order to manifest their career goals.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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And rock-bottom confidence is hitting some professions more than others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The professional darts player and reigning Dutch champion, 29, shared an emotional goodbye message to her sport after the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) ruled that transgender women will not be able to compete in women's competitions on Thursday, April 9.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The show includes floral arranging competitions, horticulture displays, demonstrations and lectures along with entertainment, beer and wine garden and shopping along with a Homefront competition that recognizes outstanding gardens of local homes and businesses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Looking back on his 27 years with the bank, Gentry said the timing, loopholes, tax strategies and negotiations that gave the business its acquisitive edge were not because of dumb luck.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of other realms remain unrestricted.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although their military prowess was undeniable, their efficient administrative practices, political organization, and governance strategies were just as important in solidifying their realms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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