starred (in)

verb

Definition of starred (in)next
past tense of star (in)
as in posed (as)

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  1. performed
  2. interpreted
  3. portrayed
  4. played
  5. enacted
  6. impersonated
  7. acted
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of performed
Verb
  • 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
  • Everybody was assigned the same script and one director interpreted it as taking place on an airplane.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of interpreted
Verb
  • That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.
    Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • Green played 14 seasons in the NHL, reaching nearly 1,000 career games.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of played
Verb
  • Ultimately, the program was enacted by the legislature.
    April Rubin, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Though most states have enacted laws aimed at curbing hazing with tougher penalties or some sort of public reporting system, the rules are uneven.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of enacted
Verb
  • Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But at least one brand, Shure, has reported fake accounts on X and confirmed that real employees were impersonated to further the scheme.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of impersonated
Verb
  • Our nurses who acted with such courage and dedication during the pandemic.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Reese acted as a robot, basically.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of acted
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“Starred (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starred%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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