as in major league
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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Recent Examples of bigs
But Missi, 6-11, is 0 for 1 on threes, while the 7-0 Ware is 32 for 101, displaying the type of range that makes NBA bigs more valuable in the modern era.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind ahead of Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Will Florida’s guards be too much to handle or will Maryland’s bigs continue to dominate?
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The southpaw forward has a good shooting touch around the basket but doesn’t have the power or explosiveness to be a low-block scorer against bigs.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Florida is probably one of the few teams with the frontcourt strength to neutralize Maryland bigs Derik Queen and Julian Reese.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Johnson is a magnetic three-level scorer, and Morrow has been humiliating opposing bigs with more than five offensive rebounds per game.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind ahead of Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Will Florida’s guards be too much to handle or will Maryland’s bigs continue to dominate?
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The southpaw forward has a good shooting touch around the basket but doesn’t have the power or explosiveness to be a low-block scorer against bigs.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Florida is probably one of the few teams with the frontcourt strength to neutralize Maryland bigs Derik Queen and Julian Reese.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Johnson is a magnetic three-level scorer, and Morrow has been humiliating opposing bigs with more than five offensive rebounds per game.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigs
Noun
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Here is a breakdown: Here for the fielding Mason McCoy had exclusively played shortstop in his 25 previous major league games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox tie a major league record by hitting four straight home runs in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In lawns, take care not to mow too low, as this opens the canopy to seed establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many at-home kits that require bulky devices or a big time commitment, this one is low-maintenance and travel-friendly, offering flexibility without the need for chargers or accessories.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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Dialed into golf, big time In accordance with her love of the game, Charis decided to expand her activities beyond playing often and sharing her journey on social media.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigs. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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