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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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Aspects of the formula have been in play for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

That puts the 25 level, give or take, in play for the VIX.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The logic remains that a free-kick cannot be awarded if the ball is not in play.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I’ve never seen this power-up in play during a regular Warcross match, and only a handful of times in an official tournament game.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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