PLAYED (AROUND) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

played (around)

verb

past tense of play (around)

as in catted (around)

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Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was more or less a science project in which data scientists and developers fooled around with one-off small or test projects.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

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After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
While the 38-year-old never exactly stepped out of the spotlight, she’s spent the last few years focused on acting jobs and raising four kids with her husband, singer-songwriter-producer Matthew Koma.

— Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

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