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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playacts
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The persistent jamming and spoofing activity in the region also poses key public safety concerns, according to Lisa Dyer, executive director of the GPS Innovation Alliance.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Officers determine whether a person poses a danger based on behavior and condition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the summer, celebrity beautician Iván Pol acts as resident facialist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Related to this selling pressure in gold is the strength in the dollar, which acts a safe haven currency in times of geopolitical conflict.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hsu plays Joy, a morose daughter of two Chinese immigrants.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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When the Heat plays Herro and Powell together, Miami has been outscored by 26 points in 249 minutes this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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That's the county JD Vance pretends to be from.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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All about the fake Google security page Security researchers at Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company, recently discovered a phishing website that pretends to be part of Google's account protection system.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Like that video where Bryan Cranston impersonates Art Garfunkel at Central Park, and his bouffant gets bigger every time the camera cuts back.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those that fear dust mites and other allergens will be pleased to know this $40 pick from Quince impersonates hotel luxury pillows without the goose down or the price point.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Playacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playacts. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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