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play against

VERB

bet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pony up speculate wager

STRONG

ante chance dice game hazard pledge put risk set trust venture

WEAK

buy in on lay down lay odds play for play the ponies put money on tempt fortune toss up

Antonyms

STRONG

displace remove

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Will he play against the Rams or sit behind Kirk Cousins?

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“When you play against great defense, you have to have guys that can attract multiple defenders on the floor at all times,” said James, who led the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"It's always good to play against world-class players," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

With Alisson still out with a hamstring injury and Mamardashvili facing a spell on the sidelines, Woodman looks set to play against his boyhood club Crystal Palace at Anfield this weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

We play against all the schools in this area.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

play against

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