toyed

verb

Definition of toyednext
past tense of toy
1
as in played
to engage in activity for amusement the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about

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2
as in flirted
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun likes to toy with men whom she has no intention of actually dating

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  1. played
  2. flirted
  3. recreated
  4. entertained
Verb
  • However, Grace refuses to hand over the money and instead drives off and calls Eva, played by Horgan, asking for help with her situation.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 1989 film centers on a father, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase), who tries to plan the perfect Christmas for his family despite never-ending obstacles and chaos.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of played
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  • Congress had flirted repeatedly with shutdowns over the past two years with Republicans in control of the House and Democrats the Senate.
    Carl Hulse, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Musk had flirted with the party previously, expressing confusion in June as to why it was considered controversial.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of flirted
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  • Phillips also recreated a pair of 1965 Levi’s Super Slims for film that Dylan wore.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of recreated
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  • Gran’s butter yellow Cadillac was a welcome surprise in the school carpool line, her slightly off-key singing voice kept me entertained in the church pews on Sunday morning, and her dining room table was the joyful location of many family celebrations.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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