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
Towns has the best effective shooting rate of his career, and his penchant for drawing out and manipulating bigs is particularly fun to watch.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
UConn star freshman Sarah Strong had 22 points and 13 rebounds, proving once again to already be among the country’s top bigs.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Wagner’s injury and Carter’s ejection left the Magic with only two bigs, starting center Goga Bitadze and forward Jonathan Isaac.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
In reference to that metaphor, Stewart has developed a reputation for shutting down the league’s best bigs.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Dieng has the height at 6-foot-11 but lacks the strength and physicality to compete with more traditional bigs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There would be no reason to suspect Courtney Williams had evolved into a stone-cold killer who will never back down from a big shot with the game in the balance, nor that Alanna Smith is a tenacious defender capable of locking down bigs who trump her in size.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
UConn star freshman Sarah Strong had 22 points and 13 rebounds, proving once again to already be among the country’s top bigs.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Wagner’s injury and Carter’s ejection left the Magic with only two bigs, starting center Goga Bitadze and forward Jonathan Isaac.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
In reference to that metaphor, Stewart has developed a reputation for shutting down the league’s best bigs.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Dieng has the height at 6-foot-11 but lacks the strength and physicality to compete with more traditional bigs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There would be no reason to suspect Courtney Williams had evolved into a stone-cold killer who will never back down from a big shot with the game in the balance, nor that Alanna Smith is a tenacious defender capable of locking down bigs who trump her in size.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigs
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Even Unify, the streaming platform, is an idea that most major leagues, as well as FIFA, are currently exploring.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the White Sox, Thaiss offers a left-handed hitting veteran to pair with Korey Lee, who hit .210 with 12 homers and 37 RBIs in his first extended major league action in 2024.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The West Coast Fishing Club also hosts culinary events such as the Beef, Bourbon & Barbeque, along with the September Far Beyond culinary series, in partnership with Canada’s 100 Best, showcasing some of Canada’s most renowned dining establishments.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Baked goods Ackroyd's Bakery This 70-plus-year-old Redford establishment specializes in Scottish fare, including meats, savory meat pies and sweets.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
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Elevated German food in a quaint setting is certainly something that Fredericksburg needed big time.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yes, overall experience certainly counts, big time, for me.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Bigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigs. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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