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as in recreated
to engage in activity for amusement
told her son that he needed some time to run and play in the yard after his hard work
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as in performed
to present a portrayal or performance of
played Hamlet in the campus production of the classic
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as in mocked
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior
stop playing the innocent, because I know that you were behind that prank
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as in lounged
to spend time in aimless activity
just played around while we waited for the bus to arrive
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as in handled
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
this is how we're going to play the situation
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as in put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
figuring that she had little to lose, she played her last few bucks on the state lottery
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Recent Examples of played
Harris played 15 minutes and added one assist.
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Green played 14 seasons in the NHL, reaching nearly 1,000 career games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Through the first nine games before Green Bay’s Week 10 bye, Mosby had played seven total defensive snaps.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Cox had played none and was a healthy scratch in every game.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
The Hawthorns played ‘Feliz Navidad’ at the end in honour of coach Carlos Corberan.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Social media has played a pivotal role in this shift, allowing smaller businesses like Atlantis Vintage to thrive alongside giants such as The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Women’s sports played a major role in that growth as well.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Green played 14 seasons in the NHL, reaching nearly 1,000 career games.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Through the first nine games before Green Bay’s Week 10 bye, Mosby had played seven total defensive snaps.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Cox had played none and was a healthy scratch in every game.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
The Hawthorns played ‘Feliz Navidad’ at the end in honour of coach Carlos Corberan.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Social media has played a pivotal role in this shift, allowing smaller businesses like Atlantis Vintage to thrive alongside giants such as The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Women’s sports played a major role in that growth as well.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for played
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The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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When the Lions hired Campbell, they were mocked nationally for trusting their team to a meathead.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Others will be mocked, marginalized, and even vilified.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The politician portrayed Waldo Johnston II, the father of spoiled rich kid Waldo Johnston III (Blake McIver Ewing).—
Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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These barriers must all be addressed in order to move the needle for a healthier global environment.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Your medical provider may uncover other diagnoses that need to be addressed as part of the workup for your sleep problem.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many fans have interpreted Murdock – the Brave Olivine's chef – and his history with another man named Mitchell as potentially romantic.—
Oliver Brandt,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Everybody was assigned the same script and one director interpreted it as taking place on an airplane.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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