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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
Paradise walks away with the Class 3A Division II crown as North Texas sweeps the 3A and 4A title games.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
However, the San José Sharks are just one point behind them and have played two fewer games.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Forward Bryson Tiller, who has started 29 of 33 men’s basketball games during this, his freshman season at Kansas, wasn’t injured.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
His production also dropped considerably, to 18 catches for 203 yards in 13 games and eight starts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The Mean Green struggled late in the season, dropping their last two games.
—Brett Vito Mar 13, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Shelly Conlon, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7 Mar. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
However, the San José Sharks are just one point behind them and have played two fewer games.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Forward Bryson Tiller, who has started 29 of 33 men’s basketball games during this, his freshman season at Kansas, wasn’t injured.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
His production also dropped considerably, to 18 catches for 203 yards in 13 games and eight starts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The Mean Green struggled late in the season, dropping their last two games.
—Brett Vito Mar 13, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Shelly Conlon, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
Noun
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Most players in both tournaments said adjustments were needed to play on the court.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Wildcats won four consecutive SEC tournaments from 2015 to 2019.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Women are banned from working in most professions.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The average salary for those professions, Buck estimated, is around $70,000.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investors say the technology could expand automation into areas that have historically been difficult for machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jennings has spent decades capturing breathtaking aerial moments with his camera for extreme sports competitions, Super Bowl commercials, and Hollywood blockbusters.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, athletes competed in a variety of strength and fitness competitions across several stages.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of his strategies has been to win over regulators and investors with test flights.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 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.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 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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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, the private realms in which these quiet, simple moments unfolded are kept under lock and key.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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