play at

VERB

dip into

Synonyms

WEAK

appropriate browse dabble flip through get glance at glance over leaf through peruse rifle through run over run through scan seize skim take taste thumb through

Example Sentences

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Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"I've always aspired to play at the best level," he explains.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Bears play at Soldier Field, the oldest NFL stadium and publicly owned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In every play, at every party, perfect grades.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli