starring (in)

verb

present participle of star (in)
as in posing (as)

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  1. acting out
  2. taking on
  3. interpreting
Verb
  • The diagnosis came after the actor learned that his own behavior of acting out dreams could be an early Parkinson's symptom.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, under flickering lights, a group of reluctant strangers is coaxed into acting out, in a converted gymnasium, a wild tale promising redemption from agonizing tragedy.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of acting out
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  • Pugh also serves as an executive producer on East of Eden, taking on a central role in the creation of the series since she was brought on in 2020.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Her whole mission in taking on that case was to do it differently than the other case.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of taking on
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  • Their value will shift from delivering reports to interpreting data, identifying insights, optimizing cross-channel performance and providing strategic guidance that dashboards and AI alone cannot offer.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Cautious enthusiasm for radio signal detection Scientists who were not involved with the new research urged caution when interpreting the findings.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpreting
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“Starring (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starring%20%28in%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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