PLIES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in weaves

to cause to twine about one another two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

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Recent Examples of plies

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Canada will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the country’s biggest soccer star, Alphonso Davies, currently plies his trade in the Bundesliga, playing for powerhouse Bayern Munich. — Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Set Nefru, which plies the Nile. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plies

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Even for a famous masterpiece, the Bayeux Tapestry exerts an unusually powerful hold over the professionals who work with it.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Nothing if not original, Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard casts Kate and Rooney Mara as Irish sisters who speak, think and move in unison, an impressive feat of disciplined acting that exerts its own peculiar fascination.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of exerts

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The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of weaves

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Another newer credit score model, FICO 10T, which uses similar alternative data, is expected to be approved for use in mortgages by FHFA in the coming months.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Heat pipes drive compact design The eVinci reactor uses a compact architecture built around heat pipes, TRISO fuel, and a graphite core.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

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This also applies to a free-agent acquisition like free-agent winger Vladimir Tarasenko, who (incredibly) remains a free agent at this time.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Judge Louis will consider whether the treaty applies to the case and determine if the evidence establishes probable cause.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026