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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Moreover, GameStop has faced falling sales amid the rise of online gaming.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Decart’s two world models, known as Oasis and Lucy, have business applications in e-commerce, gaming, and robotics, among other fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Other gaming companies are going to follow a similar model, and gaming as a whole becomes less about community and creativity. It’s all about the monetization of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The team at Cerebral Palsy Midlands run activities including pottery, musical production, virtual gaming and Vicky's favourite - wheelchair dance.

From BBC • May 14, 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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