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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Mattel Digital Studios announced the launches as part of its push to extend physical play into virtual worlds, partnering with leading developers to adapt UNO for social, competitive play.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
No doubt John would play into the thing.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
These teams would play into NBA Europe by winning their respective domestic league, followed by a tournament of those champions.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
This is an organization with aspirations of playing into June.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
No doubt John would play into the thing.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
These teams would play into NBA Europe by winning their respective domestic league, followed by a tournament of those champions.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
This is an organization with aspirations of playing into June.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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