1
as in played
to engage in activity for amusement
the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about
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2
as in flirted
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
likes to toy with men whom she has no intention of actually dating
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The Before trilogy is both one story and three films, following two people, played by the same actors, across decades.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Shinwell meets with Moriarty, who's played by none other than Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, the return of Winter on the Rocks, which started in 2012, also shows that the season has perpetually flirted with the year-round mark.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, as San Jose has flirted with the municipal utility option, PG&E has stepped up its performance and commitment to serving San Jose better in the future.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Chattanooga, Tennessee Equal parts city escape and nature retreat, Chattanooga offers tons of activities to keep your group entertained, plus great food and plenty of art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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All that green fire should keep the kids entertained, but don’t expect this spell to outlast the closing credits.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Toyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toyed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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