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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This front door wreath adds a pop of warmth and texture to your porch, playing into fall’s natural, earthy vibes.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
And so all of these different very interesting elements that play into power struggles.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
To delay or dither is to play into Moscow’s hands.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
And yet, despite all of the different pressure looks and all of the defenders who got in Herbert’s airspace, the quarterback also turned several potential disastrous plays into positives.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
And so all of these different very interesting elements that play into power struggles.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
To delay or dither is to play into Moscow’s hands.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
And yet, despite all of the different pressure looks and all of the defenders who got in Herbert’s airspace, the quarterback also turned several potential disastrous plays into positives.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for play into
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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