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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 celebration occurred just over five minutes into the ball game.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Huskies kept their foot on the pedal, though, getting out on a 18-6 run to open up the quarter, effectively icing the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Remember last summer when Perez crashed a neighborhood Wiffle ball game and that story went viral?
And just last week, Perez recorded a TikTok video with his daughter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Huskies kept their foot on the pedal, though, getting out on a 18-6 run to open up the quarter, effectively icing the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Remember last summer when Perez crashed a neighborhood Wiffle ball game and that story went viral?
And just last week, Perez recorded a TikTok video with his daughter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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This is a space that is ripe for standardization, the entry of new players in the market, and more vendor rivalries and drama.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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At times, the rivalry between the players has become the biggest topic of discussion in sports and eclipsed the athletic world, raising issues of race and gender equality.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Additionally, insurance will help offset his actual cash salary in ’25-26 ($6 million), so the situation is not much skin off the Blues’ back.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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As a 60-person battle royale, matches can be extremely long and, in tournament play, repeat over and over for hours until a winning team can be crowned.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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One scene sure to be an audience favorite has David and his antagonist facing off on either side of the glass wall in a recording studio, sparking a hilarious impromptu rap battle of sorts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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In February 2023, the Suns traded Bridges to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a deal for Kevin Durant.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Barry Keoghan is sharing something deeply personal about his struggle with sobriety.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex launched her lifestyle brand, As ever, in March, and has discussed some of the struggles of starting a business on the podcast.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Florida Department of Health did not respond to a request for comment on the status of its HIV prevention programs.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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How To Grow And Care For Sunflowers Potatoes Both potatoes and sunflowers are heavy feeders with deep roots, which puts them in direct competition.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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For Case, the Welsh race in mid-May was her first big competition since the summer of 2022: the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in Colorado.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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