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gaming

[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /
NOUN
gambling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action
STRONG
speculation staking
WEAK
laying odds
NOUN
play
Synonyms
STRONGEST
game match sport
STRONG
caper dalliance delight disport diversion foolery frisk frolic fun gambol happiness humor jest joking lark pastime pleasure prank recreation relaxation romp sportiveness teasing
Antonyms
STRONG
gloom labor melancholy misery profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness work
NOUN
raffle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
betting game of chance sweepstake
STRONG
bet disposition draw drawing flier gambling lots numbers pool speculation stake sweep tossup wager wagering
WEAK
long odds numbers game random shot

Example Sentences

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Other factors that have hurt it recently include product execution and a hit in high-growth areas such as crypto, gaming and ticketing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The “Sonic” and “Minecraft” films did their duty by hiring pretty good comedy writers to connect the gaming high jinks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Throughout the weekend there will be competitive gaming, cosplay, live entertainment and appearances from celebrities including the Sidemen and I'm a Celebrity winner Angry Ginge.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The states have an important and ongoing role in regulating gaming writ large.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Halliday created Anorak’s Quest for fun, to share with the guys in his D&D gaming group.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.