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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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

There are 17 stations with Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and custom-built gaming PCs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If you are gaming or streaming, a VPN can hide your activity from your ISP, potentially avoiding network slowdowns.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

As for the future, Clemetson said Terrible’s was in the process of reacquiring a gaming license for Primm, which he hoped would happen in the next three weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She appears to be attempting not to smile as she looks over the gaming elements artfully arranged around them.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

gaming

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