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play
noun as in theater piece
Strong matches
entertainment, farce, flop, mask, potboiler, smash, theatrical, tragedy, turkey
Weak matches
noun as in amusement, entertainment
noun as in latitude, range
verb as in have fun
verb as in compete in sport
verb as in act; take the part of
Weak matches
act the part of, ham it up, lay an egg, play a gig, read a part, take the role of, tread the boards
verb as in gamble, risk
Example Sentences
The wave of players and coaches who have been swept up in accusations of manipulating their play or passing along inside information have forced leagues to collaborate with sportsbooks to try to reduce their risk.
They played about one good half of basketball in their first three games.
The separation of church and state, they hope, can somehow be made to guarantee that religion plays no role in the decision-making processes of private citizens as they undertake their public duty as voters.
It was Pope's first time in the middle since playing in the County Championship two months ago.
While not a nonprofit, Teen Vogue played a role in paving the way for more diversity, both through its content and its hiring behind the scenes, Williams said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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