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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YouTube’s embrace of short-form content helped AI lead the race to the bottom, as Shorts favor quick cuts and attention-grabbing imagery, both of which play into the strengths of video-generation models.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Baron Cohen’s portrayal of Borat, a fictional journalist from the former Soviet state, plays into stereotypes held by Westerners about the central Asian country while satirizing the United States, where Borat tries to trick politicians and others into compromising themselves.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Court officials noted that one factor that played into the deal was hospital staff not drawing Sheltra’s blood.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
This collaborative approach plays into Another’s name.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Baron Cohen’s portrayal of Borat, a fictional journalist from the former Soviet state, plays into stereotypes held by Westerners about the central Asian country while satirizing the United States, where Borat tries to trick politicians and others into compromising themselves.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Court officials noted that one factor that played into the deal was hospital staff not drawing Sheltra’s blood.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
This collaborative approach plays into Another’s name.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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