as in major league
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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Recent Examples of bigs
Robinson will be a far tougher test for Embiid and the East’s other bigs.
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Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, friends who share the same agent, make a dream pairing of bigs who should have coach Erik Spoelstra feeling like Christmas morning.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
That’s not necessarily the best fit for the Lakers, who are targeting wings and bigs to build around Luka Doncic.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
More bigs could go just after the lottery or late in the first round.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Almost all the point guards are likely gone at that point, but there are some intriguing bigs on the market in the early 20s.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Hurston Waldrep could return to the bigs.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, friends who share the same agent, make a dream pairing of bigs who should have coach Erik Spoelstra feeling like Christmas morning.
—
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
That’s not necessarily the best fit for the Lakers, who are targeting wings and bigs to build around Luka Doncic.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
More bigs could go just after the lottery or late in the first round.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Almost all the point guards are likely gone at that point, but there are some intriguing bigs on the market in the early 20s.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Hurston Waldrep could return to the bigs.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigs
Noun
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His exit marked only the third time in 10 major league starts this season that Matthews hasn’t recorded a quality start.
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Reyes, known for his defensive versatility and a seven-year major league career spanning several organizations, suffered an injury setback in late June, which ultimately cost him his roster spot.
Noun
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Socialists have been on the rise after candidates such as Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier beat longtime Democratic incumbents and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated the Democratic establishment in last year’s mayoral race.
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Meanwhile, in suburban areas and in statewide contests establishment Democrats generally are winning against progressive challengers.
Noun
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Miles escapes, but the events of that night will come back big time.
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Some are benefiting big time, and others not so much — especially if their regular customers are staying away, feeling squeezed from the frenzy.
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“Bigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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