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play
noun as in theater piece
Strong matches
entertainment, farce, flop, mask, potboiler, smash, theatrical, tragedy, turkey
Weak matches
noun as in amusement, entertainment
noun as in latitude, range
verb as in have fun
verb as in compete in sport
verb as in act; take the part of
Weak matches
act the part of, ham it up, lay an egg, play a gig, read a part, take the role of, tread the boards
verb as in gamble, risk
Example Sentences
Researchers have long noted that stress plays a significant role in exacerbating IBD symptoms, and some have even described ulcerative colitis as psychosomatic.
Whether as building blocks, transport systems, enzymes, or antibodies, proteins play a vital role in our bodies.
While earlier studies of play in wild adult chimpanzees had been lacking, they recognized that adult males and females in these groups play together regularly.
Given the steady rise in GLP-1 agonist prescribing, there are broad local and global economic and environmental impacts at play, he said.
"Our results suggest that biological factors may play a more substantial role in driving these sleep differences than previously recognized."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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