Synonyms for playing
play·ing

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1. playingnoun

   the act of playing a musical instrument

   Synonyms:
   performing, acting, playacting

2. playingnoun

   the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation

   Synonyms:
   performing, acting, playacting

3. acting, playing, playacting, performingnoun

   the performance of a part or role in a drama

   Synonyms:
   performing, playacting, acting

Matched Categories

1. • Action
   • Activity
   • Musical Performance
   • Performing Arts

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1. joking

   Submitted by ryan_1 on December 28, 2020  

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1. List of paraphrases for "playing":

   play, playback, game, replay, replaying, reproduction, toying, cheek, stake, gaming

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1. Luke Donald:

   Actually had dinner with Justin Rose the night before Justin Rose left for the Ryder Cup, which was fine. It wasn't awkward, you don't play well enough and you can't expect to get picked. I wasn't playing very well.

2. Troy Terry:

   The shots were in our favor and we were creating offense, but that’s when we got lazy, when you’re playing these teams in the NHL, if you take a shift off here or there, they’re going to make you pay. That’s our next step.

3. Anthony Duclair:

   We put an emphasis on playing well at home, we want to put an honest effort every time we play here and we want to keep it going here at home.

4. Paramount Vice Chairman Rob Moore:

   We were hoping for more, but Tina’s last movie played to a good multiple and we had a good Saturday, so we have a chance of playing for a little while to a reasonable outcome.

5. Andy Murray on Saturday:

   Rafa is playing better this year, his confidence is growing, i'm not surprised by his comeback.