plying

VERB

use, work at

Synonyms

STRONG

dispense employ exercise exert follow function handle maneuver manipulate practice pursue swing throw utilize wield

WEAK

carry on put out

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard ignore leave alone misuse neglect receive shun stop

WEAK

be lazy idle

Example Sentences

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Plying what the soft-spoken, unassuming Alessandrini has called “mischievous inspiration,” “Spamilton: An American Parody” emulates “Hamilton: An American Musical” through costumes, music, smart lyrics and vocal arrangements, multicultural casting, hand gestures and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2017

Plying the Batticaloa lagoon are fishing boats of the type used in the people-smuggling operations - small, cramped, uncomfortable vessels.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2013

Plying waters ringed by shark-repelling sonar devices, Jones avoided becoming fish breakfast, then took the lead in the bike race.

From Time Magazine Archive

Plying the waters from Whittier's cove, we watch salmon boats gearing up for the day.

From Time Magazine Archive

And carry music in our heart Through busy street and wrangling mart; Plying our daily task with busier feet, Because our souls a heavenly strain repeat.

From Days of Heaven Upon Earth by Simpson, A. B. (Albert B.)