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in play

ADJECTIVE
active
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alive effective operating
STRONG
flowing functioning going mobile movable operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rustling shifting simmering speeding streaming traveling turning walking working
WEAK
astir at work bustling efficacious exertive hasty impelling in force in process moving restless speedy swarming
Antonyms
STRONG
fixed inoperative unmovable unworking
WEAK
abeyant disinterested dormant idle immobile inactive indifferent inert lazy quiescent quiet sluggish
ADJECTIVE
going
Synonyms
STRONG
bustling flowing functioning impelling mobile movable moving operating operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rust
WEAK
alive astir at work effective efficacious exertive hasty in force in process restless
Antonyms
STRONG
fixed immobile permanent stationary unmovable

Example Sentences

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Las Vegas casino giant MGM Resorts is in play, with Barry Diller’s company offering to buy the share of the company it doesn’t own and take it private.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

CEO Nikesh Arora even said a 40% free cash flow margin by 2028 is in play.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But the nature of Monaco means that certain aspects of overtake mode will not be in play this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

My powers were in play and in force.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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