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

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Another factor that gamers bring up about a digital-only gaming ecosystem is the impact on pricing, and the inability to resell games.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

New PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, the gaming giant has announced.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"We remain committed to delivering a world-class gaming experience to our fans," it added.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Representatives from Utah and California introduced federal legislation in March that would prohibit betting “related to terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or illegal activity,” according to a press release.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

He followed a red carpet to the second floor and into the gaming room.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

gaming

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