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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Bush’s camp used that event to shape public perception of Dukakis for being against the death penalty at a time when racist sterotypes played into perceptions of crime, The Marshall Project reported.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Wrought-iron bed frames and de-silvered mirrors play into the mood of a seaside inn.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This front door wreath adds a pop of warmth and texture to your porch, playing into fall’s natural, earthy vibes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Three plays into the season opener, the Chiefs’ wide receiver group was thrown into chaos.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Wrought-iron bed frames and de-silvered mirrors play into the mood of a seaside inn.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
This front door wreath adds a pop of warmth and texture to your porch, playing into fall’s natural, earthy vibes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Three plays into the season opener, the Chiefs’ wide receiver group was thrown into chaos.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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