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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Its hull and race-oriented setup are designed to stay planted and stable even through fast turns, and the cockpit ergonomics play into this too.
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The offseason is going to move quickly for the New England Patriots, a byproduct of playing into February.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Those broader social and political changes have certainly played into what institutions have prioritized.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
These picks play into the look without being too tough to wear regularly.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The offseason is going to move quickly for the New England Patriots, a byproduct of playing into February.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Those broader social and political changes have certainly played into what institutions have prioritized.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
These picks play into the look without being too tough to wear regularly.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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