play into
phrasal verb
played into; playing into; plays into
: to help support (something, such as an idea)
Her methods play into the stereotype that lawyers are dishonest.
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The correct amounts of light, water, and temperature all play into a specific care routine required for prolific flowering in time for the holidays.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
How do awards play into these political interactions?
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Telluride is a remote enclave on the Western Slope, which no doubt plays into its charm.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan's role on All My Children was originally played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who was fired after just one week on set after criticizing Reggie's character arc for playing into racial stereotypes (Jordan and Boseman would later go on to star together in 2018's Black Panther).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
How do awards play into these political interactions?
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Telluride is a remote enclave on the Western Slope, which no doubt plays into its charm.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan's role on All My Children was originally played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who was fired after just one week on set after criticizing Reggie's character arc for playing into racial stereotypes (Jordan and Boseman would later go on to star together in 2018's Black Panther).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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