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play by play

[pley-bahy-pley] / ˈpleɪ baɪˈpleɪ /
NOUN
account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detail explanation history narrative report story tale version
STRONG
ABCs bulletin chronicle make narration recital score tab take
WEAK
annal blow-by-blow lowdown run down the picture the whole picture
NOUN
rationalization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
justification rationale
STRONG
ABCs bulletin chronicle detail explanation history make narration narrative reason recital report score story tab take tale version
WEAK
annal blow-by-blow lowdown rundown the picture the whole picture

Example Sentences

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Nelson still feels like he’s new to the role of a play-by-play commentator.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Stephen Nelson, entering his fourth season with the Dodgers, has been on the call as the lead radio play-by-play announcer for their last two World Series championships.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The added layer of strategy intrigues Stephen Nelson, the Dodgers’ radio play-by-play voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Dynamic camerawork and play-by-play commentary amplified the tension between contestants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Bennie and Tee gave a play-by-play of what had happened back on the shore.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older