1
as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
I'm still in this ball game, so don't count me out yet
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Recent Examples of ball game
In the effort of a miracle, Madsen threw another interception, all but icing the ball game.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Kansas City continues to take one-possession ball games, which have rounded out its NFL-leading 15-1 record.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
However, each of the ball players provides the Yankees with defensive stability, veteran leadership and an entirely different approach on how to win ball games without relying heavily on home runs.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
That won’t happen now because the demographic in America is different, the ball games, those battleground states.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Kansas City continues to take one-possession ball games, which have rounded out its NFL-leading 15-1 record.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
However, each of the ball players provides the Yankees with defensive stability, veteran leadership and an entirely different approach on how to win ball games without relying heavily on home runs.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
That won’t happen now because the demographic in America is different, the ball games, those battleground states.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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Gleason also was a key player on the floor in Friday night’s rivalry game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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That’ll add some fuel to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The whole situation was captured on Amazon’s Take Us Home documentary.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The pet owner disagreed, arguing that the situation created an unnecessary fear response.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Her non-exhaustive account of the battle for equal rights in America includes more than one hundred laws, court rulings, murders, assassinations, books, films, protests, and riots.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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With the dual set to start at 7:00 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network, wrestling fans are in for a battle that could shake up the rankings and set the tone for the postseason.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Giants signed Rogers to the three-year deal before the 2023 season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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While the terms of Blinken's book deal were not disclosed, negotiations were handled by Esther Newberg of the Creative Artists Agency, which also represents President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Sly Stone's struggles with cocaine have been well documented, even, at times, eclipsing his achievements as an artist.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Gaza conflict did raise the Palestinian issue — the long struggle for independence after decades of Israeli occupation and repression — on the world stage.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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If your goal is to build a unicorn, don’t waste energy and resources chasing first mover status or merely achieving a product-market fit.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s plans to cut taxes, impose hefty tariffs on key imports and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status have generated unusual uncertainty about the course of the economy, inflation and interest rates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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An 18-year-old Button first came to prominence in 1948, winning Olympic gold in St. Moritz, Switzerland, by being the first skater to land a double axel in competition.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Some sports seem intent on consolidating seasons or shortening games while others are adding inventory or fostering spin-off competitions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ava DuVernay on the 'Dark Void' She Felt After Father's Death and How That Influenced Origin (Exclusive) Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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