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game show

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noun

game shows plural
  1. a television or radio program in which contestants answer questions or play games of skill or chance in order to win money or other prizes.


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She will host the game show, which is set to debut next year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Netflix is so psyched about generative software that it’s spent the year acquiring an A.I. production studio, launching a different studio for A.I.-animated shorts, and re-creating Gene Wilder’s voice for a Willy Wonka–themed game show.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

US broadcaster NBC is producing a game show based on the word puzzle Wordle to be hosted by morning TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, with a premiere set for 2027.

From Barron's May 16, 2026

After developing and co-hosting BBC game show Pointless for 13 years, Osman moved into writing fiction, releasing the first instalment of his hit crime mystery book series in 2020.

From BBC May 5, 2026

I love watching crazy people go at each other in some stupid game show.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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