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starring (in)

verb

present participle of star (in)
as in posing (as)

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  1. acting out
  2. taking on
  3. interpreting
Verb
  • Inside, under flickering lights, a group of reluctant strangers is coaxed into acting out, in a converted gymnasium, a wild tale promising redemption from agonizing tragedy.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acting out
Verb
  • Tonga, the sixth-year pro who helped the New England Patriots return to the Super Bowl last season, excels at taking on double teams.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Before taking on her first solo anchoring role, Hylton frequently served as a fill-in anchor across the network’s morning, dayside and primetime programming.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of taking on
Verb
  • However, Batygin advises that astronomers should be cautious in interpreting such findings.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • With generative AI, instead of locating a dashboard, adjusting filters and interpreting several charts, a business leader can increasingly ask a question in plain language.
    — Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpreting
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“Starring (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starring%20%28in%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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