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play

Definition for play

noun as in theater piece

noun as in amusement, entertainment

noun as in latitude, range

Strongest match

action

Weak match

elbowroom

verb as in compete in sport

verb as in act; take the part of

verb as in gamble, risk

Strongest matches

game, put, set, take

Weak match

lay money on

verb as in produce music

Strongest matches

perform, work

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Example Sentences

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A couple hours from now, the band will play a splashy pool party gig for 98.7 ALT FM.

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The Lakers then play a back-to-back game Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s old team, but it’s highly unlikely he plays in that game.

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‘In today’s market, investing a lot up front may not pay off, but being willing to make concessions at the end of a deal may be a better play.’

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“Today, he calls ours ‘the good account’ and his ‘the play account,’” she said.

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And finally, this hard-to-take-your-eyes-off dancer of power and elegance played his part in last week’s world premiere.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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