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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

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How did that play into how you felt in the room?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If you're going to play into your 60s and 70s, you've got to love it.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“That shows you the uncertainty in the bond market, and that’s going to play into interest rates until there’s more clarity,” Brady said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Nevertheless, he continued to play into late fall, until the weather became too cold and damp.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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