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the bigs

NOUN
big-league
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NOUN
big-time
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STRONGEST
WEAK
NOUN
major-league
Synonyms


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The biggest problem is with the bigs, a lack of rim protection forcing Cronin increasingly to go with smaller lineups in recent games.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

Alex Len and Trey Jemison III, the bigs the Lakers have access to with Jaxson Hayes dealing with swelling in his knee from a bone bruise, combined for only two points and five rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2025

My love of the Mariners started when I was 10 and Ken Griffey, Jr., broke into the bigs.

From Seattle Times Oct. 5, 2022

The Nationals have always thought it better for their budding players to get regular chances in the minors than sit in the bigs.

From Washington Post Mar. 28, 2022

In a lightly-whistled first ten minutes, the bigs for both teams led the way.

From Washington Times Feb. 21, 2022




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