games

noun

Definition of gamesnext
plural of game
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for games
  1. tournaments
  2. professions
  3. areas
  4. competitions
  5. strategies
  6. occupations
  7. realms
  8. events
Noun
  • Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That’s because there was only one bid each for both the 2030 and 2034 tournaments – Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named joint hosts of the World Cup in six years’ time, whereas Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 edition.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Commit to making progress in these areas, regularly reviewing and adjusting your approach based on the results.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of areas
Noun
  • The Gracenote product offers a single application program interface, or API, that covers more than 150 different league and competitions.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The legal capacity is 10 rounds in New York except for guns used at competitions or ranges.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • While strategies might change, your organization's fundamental values should remain consistent.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Those negative effects included reducing the white male labor supply by 28% and whites, on average, moving from higher-paying to lower-paying occupations.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • More than 25% of people in the city work in typically blue-collar service occupations, including hospitality jobs at the MGM casino in the area.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical connection—making these birds the bridge between the realms of the living and the dead.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
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