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Synonyms

play games

Idioms  

  1. Be evasive or deceptive, as in Don't play games with me—I want an honest answer. Also see play the game.

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Noland Arbaugh, the first human to receive a brain chip implant by Elon Musk's Neuralink, previously told the BBC the device has allowed him to play games again.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Encouraging children to play games online at an early age instills in them the need to be online constantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Note: Third round pool play games Feb. 18 at higher seeds; Quarterfinals Feb. 21; Semifinals Feb. 24; Finals Feb. 28 at Toyota Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Milan make the short trip to face high-flying Como on Thursday as the division's leading trio play games in hand accrued by their participation in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

We play games with Alphie and the pram.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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