1
as in to play
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 to flirt
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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as in toylike
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as in to play (with)
to handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously
that microscope is a delicate instrument, not something to be toyed with
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Recent Examples of toy
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump’s Take President-elect Donald Trump has at least toyed openly with the idea that violence could be, in addition to being part of the problem, part of the solution.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Micolette Davis, Chron, 19 Nov. 2020
Try Amazon’s own toy subscription service, which boasts a subscription for children aged 3 to 13.
—Popular Science, 11 Oct. 2019
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But up the middle, the Dodgers could toy around with different combinations nd experiment with myriad ways to maximize production.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump’s Take President-elect Donald Trump has at least toyed openly with the idea that violence could be, in addition to being part of the problem, part of the solution.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
That's why the Chron Shopping team has picked out some of our favorite non-toy gifts for kids to keep children engaged, active, and happy.
—Micolette Davis, Chron, 19 Nov. 2020
Try Amazon’s own toy subscription service, which boasts a subscription for children aged 3 to 13.
—Popular Science, 11 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toy
Adjective
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Incredibly, Mu Cas was likely formed in a dwarf galaxy that became part of our Milky Way even before the disk of our own galaxy formed.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What’s your favorite backyard cut flower? Container gardens A sunny balcony, patio or porch is the perfect spot to grow smaller, dwarf varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. in containers.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Consider connecting with a public library, small book store or educational sectors willing to donate titles that support healing and wellness to add to the community library.—
Sahmie S. Wytewa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Our set department had built a miniature version of then-ABC News anchor Peter Jennings’ desk, and the puppet workshop dressed Kermit in a smart newsy blue blazer.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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Keeping with the monochromatic theme, Lizzo added cowboy boots and a miniature cowboy hat in the same pastel hue.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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There's a wind-deflecting screen, which would only make sense if this thing's designed to gallop at north of 50 miles an hour (80 km/h), and behind that, a dinky little full-color dash.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
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Small storage space in the K4 is on the paltry side, as the center console is pretty dinky and the door pockets shallow.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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His use of a century’s old wartime law to deport undocumented migrants with little or no due process to a notorious prison in El Salvador under scrutiny after the administration deported at least one migrant there by mistake.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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At the time, Colter believed that Russell (Jensen Ackles) was responsible for killing Dad, and Mom did little to dissuade him.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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On a recent morning, Catharine Dahm ducked into Raf’s, the French-Italian bakery and restaurant on a pocket-size block of Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Arise Chicago staff has been encouraging people to keep a copy of the toolkit on hand, whether printed out and taped across the inside of the door or a pocket-size card for easy access.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In March 2020, paleontologists reported an extraordinary finding: a diminutive skull, just over a centimeter long, preserved in amber.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thomas is a kinetic, diminutive woman whose energy belies her years.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Toy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toy. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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