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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Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, tells the story of how a father’s grief that brought one of the world’s most famous plays into being—maybe.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Your unique hair type, style, and overall hair goals all play into your growth rate—and how much of an impact getting your hair cut might have.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
Then, Swift played into the joke and whipped out a mood board featuring several photos with Colbert's face on them.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Two plays into Washington’s subsequent drive, Daniels watched again as tight end Zach Ertz took a helmet to his right knee and was eventually carted back to the locker room in tears.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Your unique hair type, style, and overall hair goals all play into your growth rate—and how much of an impact getting your hair cut might have.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
Then, Swift played into the joke and whipped out a mood board featuring several photos with Colbert's face on them.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Two plays into Washington’s subsequent drive, Daniels watched again as tight end Zach Ertz took a helmet to his right knee and was eventually carted back to the locker room in tears.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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