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Recent Examples of Synonyms for played (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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Prior to Proof's opening night, the couple most recently stepped out with their longtime friend and business partner Ben Affleck at the February premiere of Chris Hemsworth's recent heist movie Crime 101.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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After the tornado sirens cut out, Andrew Donaldson stepped out of his Clinton home and looked to the sky.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Played (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/played%20%28around%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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