play along
phrasal verb
played along; playing along; plays along
: to agree to do or accept what other people want
They wanted me to cooperate with them, but I refused to play along.
—often + withI refused to play along with their plan.
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Some Fox News hosts and Trump family members played along.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Which does not work in any sense, as a PTSD-stricken Charlie bit the nose off of a terrified mall Santa, and Dee and Dennis' Christmas Carol-style redemption arc for their father was thwarted by Frank's swindled but forgiving old business partner refusing to play along.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Unlike games like Super Mario Galaxy, which allow P2 to sort of play along by shooting little stars to stun enemies, Bananza’s version of coop feels extremely robust and changes the entire game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The Keep offers five holes that play along the cliffs edge, where errant shots will make their way to the valley below.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Which does not work in any sense, as a PTSD-stricken Charlie bit the nose off of a terrified mall Santa, and Dee and Dennis' Christmas Carol-style redemption arc for their father was thwarted by Frank's swindled but forgiving old business partner refusing to play along.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Unlike games like Super Mario Galaxy, which allow P2 to sort of play along by shooting little stars to stun enemies, Bananza’s version of coop feels extremely robust and changes the entire game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The Keep offers five holes that play along the cliffs edge, where errant shots will make their way to the valley below.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Play along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20along. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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