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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
Finding the team’s next unheralded star begins in summer league and G League games, Abbott said.
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Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Conwell and Hadley, who were teammates at Louisville last season, are the only players who have started all three Heat summer league games.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2026
Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Page Six reported earlier today that Avril Lavigne allegedly won a designer purse at the wedding — the reception included games where guests could win raffle tickets for prizes ranging from designer items to a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 July 2026
There’s disc golf, lawn games, and six new pickleball courts.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
The most recent one, in 1994-95, lasted 232 days and led to the forfeiture of 948 games, including the 1994 World Series.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2026
Wilson had been back with the A’s for fewer than 20 days before suffering the injury and missing the club’s last four games.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Conwell and Hadley, who were teammates at Louisville last season, are the only players who have started all three Heat summer league games.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2026
Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Page Six reported earlier today that Avril Lavigne allegedly won a designer purse at the wedding — the reception included games where guests could win raffle tickets for prizes ranging from designer items to a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle.
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 July 2026
There’s disc golf, lawn games, and six new pickleball courts.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
The most recent one, in 1994-95, lasted 232 days and led to the forfeiture of 948 games, including the 1994 World Series.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2026
Wilson had been back with the A’s for fewer than 20 days before suffering the injury and missing the club’s last four games.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
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Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Volleyball courts can be found at several local beaches, some of which also host beach volleyball tournaments throughout the year.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.
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Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Riders are screened before competitions and anyone considered too inexperienced is denied entry.
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Olise’s five assists in France’s opening four games have been a ruthless continuation of his club form, having racked up 26 in all competitions for Bayern Munich last season.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
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The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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The new wrinkle is that the big platforms want to draft off what makes top creators successful in their digital-native realms.
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“Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/games. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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