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
The annual holiday celebrating all things dad is a great day to spend barbecuing, going to a ball game or just hanging out on the couch with the old man, binge-watching a show that has his very same vibes.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
He might not be acquired to be a closer, but a team like the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox could use another righty to slot in during the seventh or eighth inning of close ball games.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Japan is particularly appealing due to its infatuation with the bat and ball game of baseball, its No.1 sport that has some characteristics similar to cricket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Take me out to the ball game, go for a run and practice yoga this week.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
He might not be acquired to be a closer, but a team like the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox could use another righty to slot in during the seventh or eighth inning of close ball games.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Japan is particularly appealing due to its infatuation with the bat and ball game of baseball, its No.1 sport that has some characteristics similar to cricket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Take me out to the ball game, go for a run and practice yoga this week.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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The plaintiffs in the lawsuit alleged Amazon didn't consider the Falcon 9 due to an intense and personal rivalry between Bezos and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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However, the trade rivalry between the U.S. and China has been weighing heavily on the industry.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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At the time, Armstrong acknowledged the situation in a statement that didn't mention Masterson by name.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The injuries that eventually cut the third baseman’s career short began to take hold right before Forde lost a years-long battle with breast cancer.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Ahead of his visit to Republican stronghold South Carolina, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna spoke with Newsweek on the battle plan for Democrats to compete in pro-Trump districts in next year's midterms.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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More struggles result in prosperity Another fight would also call for Jones' leadership in action.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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As the citizens of the state struggle to seize power back from an autocratic government, the story centers on Jamil, a war zone courier/smuggler, and Zora, a young leader in the Mulholland Resistance, who attempt to escape Occupied Los Angeles, a city under martial law.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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The Bottom Line: Zayas vs. Garcia Zayas' potential ascent to championship status is happening in the right fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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China currently refuses to engage with President Lai, with Chinese officials branding him as a separatist and supporter of Taiwan's current status.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Despite the efforts, LG is contending with intensifying competition in Korea’s AI race, which has yet to see a clear winner.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While RuPaul holds the record, Klum is hot on her tail, as the Project Runway host returns to the fashion competition program on July 31 for the first time since 2017, as the show moves from Bravo to Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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