in play

phrase

: in condition or position to be legitimately played

Examples of in play in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The move has been in play for over a year after Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced his intent to get rid of all vaccine mandates in the state. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The rise in prices, driven by the wars in Iran and Ukraine, has led to GOP fears that farm country is suddenly in play for the midterm elections. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

The Colts rank in the bottom 10 of the league in rushing yards allowed, so Mariota’s ceiling should be very much in play this week. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

The exact title and scope of Kreiz’s role is not finalized, a person familiar with the talks tells Deadline, and a number of scenarios are in play. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in play

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway