plying 1 of 2

present participle of ply
as in exerting
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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plying

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verb (2)

present participle of ply

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Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025 Michael Urie is a consummate performer, equally comfortable plying his craft on stage, on camera, or in the bedroom of his New York apartment. Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Plying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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