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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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Separate from his work at ESPN, Jones has also been the primary TV play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings since 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

As Andy Pages, just inserted into the game in center field, ran over left fielder Kiké Hernández to make the catch, Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson summed up the high drama unfolding in front him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Michaels was the play-by-play voice of ABC’s “Monday Night Football” from 1986 to 2005 and NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” from 2006 to 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“Thank you very much for the play-by-play, Isaiah. Now if you would please get in line.”

From "George" by Alex Gino