toyed

verb

Definition of toyednext
past tense of toy
1
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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2
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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  1. played
  2. flirted
  3. recreated
  4. entertained
Verb
  • Social media has played a pivotal role in this shift, allowing smaller businesses like Atlantis Vintage to thrive alongside giants such as The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Hawthorns played ‘Feliz Navidad’ at the end in honour of coach Carlos Corberan.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of played
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  • Ratner had flirted with directing a documentary about two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But the artists kept bringing in more work and flirted with the idea of parking a low rider in the middle of their exhibition.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of flirted
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  • The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of recreated
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  • Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertained
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