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interplay

[in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley] / ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ, ˌɪn tərˈpleɪ, ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ /
NOUN
interaction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give-and-take
STRONG
coaction exchange mesh meshing reciprocation reciprocity teamwork transaction
WEAK
networking team play tit for tat

Example Sentences

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"Sourdough remains a fascinating interplay of biology and craftsmanship," González Alonso concludes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

“I love the interplay between emotions in trading and the math of the economy and markets,” he says.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The team covers the interplay of business, technology and leadership for a professional audience.The group publishes CIO Journal and its daily email newsletter, the Morning Download.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Those who appreciate a little chiaroscuro interplay in their trashy TV ensembles might fall for this guy, if only for being a potent, balancing opposition to Rapaport’s windbaggery.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

Though his interaction with the Lilliputians wasn’t the strongest section, you would be hard pressed to find equally clever interplay of parody and originality.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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