TOYED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

toyed

verb

past tense of toy

as in played

to engage in activity for amusement the cat toyed with the mouse it had caught, batting it about

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as in flirted

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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Recent Examples of toyed The pair even toyed around with the idea of a potential collaboration. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Four years later — after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves. — Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 Four years later — and after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves. — CBS News, 12 May 2026 Nevertheless, he's repeatedly toyed openly about the idea of running again in 2028. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 According to Wolpe, Billie toyed around with the placement of their bush on the terracotta planter in the shape of a woman in a sports bra and ponytail. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Upon the Lincoln’s arrival in the morning, service members could be seen working aboard the deck as loudspeakers played announcements about the process for disembarkation.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
For Jaissle, a defensive midfielder who had preferably played in the Premier League was essential.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of played

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Iowa flirted with a Playoff trip in 2015 but lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The president has repeatedly flirted with broadening the assault, hoping yet another round of bombardment might force Iran to yield.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flirted

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Adrià and the El Bulli Foundation were directly involved in the production, which recreated more than 70 original dishes for filming with former members of El Bulli’s kitchen team, including Eduard Bosch and Marc Cuspinera.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Investigators shared a drawing with the public that recreated what the victim most likely looked like but got no hits.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of recreated

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The two men have entertained them by doing cartwheels, blowing bubbles and playing tag.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
In the early ‘60s, the Tower Theater’s films entertained Cuban refugees and introduced them to American culture, making the theater a cultural cornerstone for the local Cuban community.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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