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
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.
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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
Those are the kind of ball games that winning teams have to be in.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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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
Those are the kind of ball games that winning teams have to be in.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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Note: This is an evolving situation, and the list of Dolly's locations may change after the publication of this article, as more locations are expected to open.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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So, the situation in Hungary is that no one knows what the rules actually are.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Pro-Israel groups have fought a decades-long battle to marginalize the movement, which its critics say seeks the eradication of Israel as a Jewish state.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Potter faces a battle to restore optimism among the fanbase.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 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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Rivera fired his Taser at Feliz, then got into the car on the passenger’s side and threatened to shoot Rivera as a physical struggle ensued, according to body camera footage, as another officer attempted to yank Feliz out of the vehicle.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Garcia then acknowledged the 15-time major winner's current health struggles.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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And if there’s one thing the spinoff has proven to be good for, is an update on contestants’ relationship status.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 July 2025
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Their manager, Sarina Wiegman, has an extraordinary record in this competition, having won it with both the Netherlands and England.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Similar to Chestnut, Kobayashi was banned from competing in the Nathan’s competition due to a contract dispute in 2010.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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