BALL GAMES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

ball games

noun

plural of ball game

as in rivalries

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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as in situations

position with regard to conditions and circumstances with the new regulations in place, investors are facing a whole new ball game

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Recent Examples of ball games Log temples atop the mounds overlooked wide plazas for ball games, ceremonies, and open-air markets. — ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Stop by the visitor center to check out volleyballs, basketballs, Frisbees, cornhole sets, baseballs and bats, or ladder ball games. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026 In addition to the 100-plus food vendors, there are also retail vendors, bungee jumping trampolines and giant inflatable water ball games. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 Set the scene Arriving here at golden hour, past a paddock of horses and a wildflower field in which children are playing ball games, feels impossibly idyllic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The two fans each have enough battery life to last through outdoor activities like ball games and day trips to Disney, or to keep you cool during a long car ride or a medium-length flight. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 In addition to the youth ball games, the family visited some spring-training ballparks, including the one in Surprise, Arizona, where the Royals train. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 At least not as long as the Knicks are winning ball games. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 From sports and ball games to jewelry-making and creative workshops, there is something to delight every child. — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

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Noun

College football is almost here, bringing back decades-long rivalries, close games and, of course, die-hard fan bases.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Week 1 is full of national showdowns and nonregion rivalries.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rivalries

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He’s gotten out of every jam so far, and has become the Mets’ favorite arm in late-inning situations with runners on base.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Then there’s freshman linebacker Aydan Steen, who contributed two huge tackles in the second half in critical situations.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of situations

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The policy updates come amid the slew of ongoing legal battles by players who were originally part of the 2022 high school recruiting class seeking a fifth year of collegiate eligibility.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Then came battles with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of battles

Noun

The last year has seen a groundswell of M&A activity focused on rare disease, and dozens of deals to purchase, license or fund new treatments for the rare community.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of deals

Noun

Birth of daughter and personal struggles Meanwhile, following a lull in her career in the late 1990s, Smith returned to the spotlight in 2000.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
In reality, Loesby contends, many struggles reflect predictable structural mismatches — a lawyer who prefers depth and analysis struggling in a role that rewards constant responsiveness, or one who thrives on collaboration disengaging in isolation.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of struggles

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This is as true as the fact that Heather called the paparazzi to take pictures of her and Terry at Disney World.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
When people tour your home, whether through pictures or an open house, there’s more to the home that adds to the feel other than the color of your walls or hardwood floors.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pictures

Noun

By that point, Hull had won almost twice as many duels as United and were also winning the game.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Cherry went 74 minutes in Sunday’s loss to Racing Louisville, recording four defensive clearances and winning three of her four aerial duels as Angel City lost for the first time in four games.

— Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 31 July 2026

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