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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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Anyone who reads “Fairview” will understand the challenge of producing it, but I don’t think I fully appreciated how much stylistic nuance is in play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It also could put even higher oil and gas prices in play, as well as increased costs for fertilizer, transporting goods and many products based on petrochemicals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

With all the risks in play, it’s reasonable to consider looking for stocks that can weather the storm.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Even so, analysts at Barclays believe a prolonged conflict could put $100-a-barrel oil in play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"Sugared spaghetti with glazed meatballs and honeydew spinach. Sweetie," she taunted, tugging away in play.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez