In play
In play adjective - Of a ball.
On the table and in play are semantically related. In some cases you can use "On the table" instead an adjective phrase "In play".
On the table
On the table adjective - Able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise.
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Synonyms for On the table
In play and on the table are semantically related. You can use "In play" instead an adjective phrase "On the table".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- open and in play
- open and on the table
- unsettled and in play
- unsettled and on the table
- doubtful and in play
- doubtful and on the table
- undetermined and in play
- undetermined and on the table
- undecided and in play
- undecided and on the table
- uncertain and in play
- uncertain and on the table
- unresolved and in play
- unresolved and on the table
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Also invoked after loading the Uzi in Lethal Weapon 3, where a villain appears on the display and the player must pull the gun trigger and shoot him... while the ball(s) on the table are still in play.
Source: Improbable Aiming Skills
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On the table and In play. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_play/on_the_table
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