PLAYED (AROUND) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

played (around)

verb

past tense of play (around)

as in catted (around)

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Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was more or less a science project in which data scientists and developers fooled around with one-off small or test projects.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

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Sarah Sherman, whose taste in bold footwear came through in a 2025 collaboration with John Fluevog, stepped out on Thursday in a hot pink Air Rift which complemented a green-and-white striped jumpsuit.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Jaws were on the floor when Diana stepped out at a Serpentine Gallery gala wearing a daring little black dress by designer Christina Stambolian.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026

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played (around)

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