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Recent Examples of Synonyms for played (around)
stepped out
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As Jenkins slowly stepped out wearing an off-the-shoulder gown from Lillian Ruth Bride, custom-altered by Jordyn White and styled by Nupt Styling, everyone gasped and clapped.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Taylor stepped out yesterday evening for the New York premiere of The Rip, wearing a sheer black dress with an ultra-high neckline and mask-like sheath across her face by Ashi Studio.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Played (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/played%20%28around%29. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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