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as in tournament
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 strategy
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 play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
there's no need to get upset, all our teasing is only a game
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as in profession
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 area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the education game simply was no longer of interest to her
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as in ready
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
are you game for going out tonight?
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Recent Examples of game
Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Since Mezzatore’s arrival, other island entrepreneurs have followed suit, upping their game with various enhancements.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Does this version of myself actually reveal some dark truth about me that is hidden during my non-game life?
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Patrick Mahomes enjoyed his first four-touchdown pass game in two seasons behind an offensive line that actually gave him time to work as the Chiefs amassed their highest score in 42 overall games.
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In a video shared online, she could be seen standing close to the 73-year-old while appearing to give him a pre-game pep talk.
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The story of this tournament had been the clashes between fans and Team Europe’s stars, with McIlroy at the center of it.—
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After the final match of the day concluded on the Bethpage Black golf course, the action headed over to the Frick Collection in Manhattan, where the luxury brand hosted an elegant gala dinner in honor of the tournament.—
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Its strategy was similar to the fight against Mexican cartels and Colombian narcoguerillas.—
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
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The play itself, however, is a mess.—
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The women’s team starts with 12 non-conference bouts and kicks off conference play by hosting the Memphis Tigers on New Year’s Eve.—
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For context he’s been in this profession for 23 years and is 46 [years] old.—
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Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.—
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
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Customers are going after fall wedding guest dresses, knit styles, and even floral options in autumn-ready hues.—
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Sandals Resorts has invested heavily in turning the Caribbean into a pickleball haven, with high-quality courts, pro-grade gear, and on-site instructors ready to guide first-timers.—
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The Ryder Cup is the one competition in golf that should be played in front of an intense, feverish crowd, the kind that can’t be captured by the virtual reality headsets European captain Luke Donald gave his players.—
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But turning lethal combat into a competition creates moral challenges on an entirely new scale, and solving them does not seem high on Ukraine’s present list of priorities.—
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If all goes according to plan today, the Falcon 9's upper stage will deploy IMAP into an interplanetary transfer orbit about 84 minutes after launch.—
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For House Republicans in swing districts, this could be a risky game — particularly those who have encouraged GOP leadership to move forward with a plan to address the expiring subsidies that won’t lead to skyrocketing healthcare costs for their constituents.—
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“Game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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