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. recreated
  3. entertained
Verb
  • The online sportsbooks adjust the odds throughout the season as games are played, and bettors can continue to place future bets.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Quarterback Matthew Stafford has played well in an offense still missing star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and several starting linemen.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of played
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  • An iconic poster from the Broadway musical sees Glinda whispering into the ear of Elphaba, and the image was recreated by the two stars for the upcoming film.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The wizards’ lair was recreated to look exactly the same, with the production team having recovered the couches from the original series in a warehouse.
    Julia MacCary, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of recreated
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  • Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • None of the other three women entertained the suggestion.
    Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertained
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toyed (with)

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