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VERB
fail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break down decline fall
STRONG
abort backslide blunder deteriorate fizzle flop flounder fold founder miscarry miss slip
WEAK
back wrong horse be defeated be demoted be found lacking be in vain be ruined come to naught come to nothing fall flat fall short fall through go astray go down go down swinging go downhill go up in smoke go wrong hit bottom hit the skids lose control lose out lose status meet with disaster miss the boat run aground turn out badly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ascend go up rise
STRONG
accomplish achieve build correct develop do well succeed
WEAK
capture complete deliver earn finish gain merit obtain procure prosper reach win
VERB
miscarry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abort fall through
STRONG
backslide blunder decline deteriorate fall fizzle flop flounder fold founder misfire miss
WEAK
back wrong horse be defeated be demoted be found lacking be in vain be ruined break down come to naught come to nothing fall flat fall short go astray go down go down swinging go downhill go up in smoke go wrong hit bottom hit the skids lose control lose out lose status meet with disaster miss fire miss the boat miss the mark run aground turn out badly
Antonyms
STRONG
accomplish achieve ascend build correct develop do well go up improve rise succeed

Example Sentences

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Wells currently has 36 and the No. 1-ranked Sooners could play into June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Higher gas prices could play into utilities’ hands, according to a note by Citi Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Did you want to play into any of the conspiracy theories about the airport?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

While running a small business could be a lot to manage in retirement, there are some options that play into a retiree’s experiences and skills.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

You play into his hands by contributing to the to-do.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov