role-played

variants also roleplayed
Definition of role-playednext
past tense of role-play

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for role-played
Verb
  • The key language in the amendment was also included in citizenship laws enacted in 1940 and 1952.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The ban was previously enacted in 2009 after a resident was mauled by a pitbull.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Strus’ 12 points in the opening period represented his highest scoring quarter in his six games this season.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
  • His companion, a young man named Levan, is never seen (he’s represented by a voice, and not the only one Irakli talks with).
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Like other states around the country, Tennessee was closing its public psychiatric hospitals, and mentally ill people who acted out were simply being jailed.
    James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Administration officials have argued Ross acted out of self-defense, alleging Good was impeding federal law enforcement.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The statues depicted neuroscientists, paleontologists, sports researchers and even a shark biologist.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The themes depicted in the images, such as bravery and resilience, will inspire the final design of the memorial.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Five hours before first pitch, a new dawn had rendered the Murphy’s sign out of date.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • But there, in the lower left-hand corner of the frame, is the silhouette of a man having his shoes shined, his image rendered sharp by virtue of his stillness.
    Alexey Yurenev, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Neither Green nor Booker played in the fourth quarter as the Suns cruised to the victory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Role-played.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role-played. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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