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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.

Example Sentences

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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

Roblox is a platform where users can create their own games or play games made by other creators.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"If you lead a country like the US or China, it's not easy. You have to play games, make deals."

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Teachers don’t volunteer to stay after school to play games.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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