play into
phrasal verb
played into; playing into; plays into
: to help support (something, such as an idea)
Her methods play into the stereotype that lawyers are dishonest.
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On July 17, Isaac III spoke at length about South Park, in particular, with Cracked, explaining how his father's status as a Scientologist played into the exit from the show.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
The first warning plays into the controversial risk of juice jacking.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
New state hemp laws have Tennessee businesses bracing for impact
Heath Scott likes a good laugh, playing into stereotypes with signage in his Mt. Juliet hemp and cannabis store, Deep Wild Roots.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
There’s just a lot of judgment for women who post a lot online, or play into the attention economy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
The first warning plays into the controversial risk of juice jacking.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
New state hemp laws have Tennessee businesses bracing for impact
Heath Scott likes a good laugh, playing into stereotypes with signage in his Mt. Juliet hemp and cannabis store, Deep Wild Roots.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
There’s just a lot of judgment for women who post a lot online, or play into the attention economy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for play into
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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