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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A luxe gaming set that dad can whip out to impress his poker buddies, before they clean him out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That misses the difference between using generative AI to play on your computer and building a mobile gaming business.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Summary: CyberGhost is an excellent app for beginners with clear server labels for streaming, gaming and torrenting.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Terrible’s takes over for Affinity Gaming, owned by private equity company Z Capital Partners, in the full-circle world of southern Nevada gaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

All the tables, chairs, couches, beanbags, gaming rockers, and floor pillows are pushed to the sides.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

gaming

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