Synonyms for power play
pow·er play

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1. power play, squeeze play, squeezenoun

   an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

   "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"

   Synonyms:
   clinch, squeeze, wring, squeezing, liquidity crisis, credit crunch, squeeze play, hug

2. power playnoun

   a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play

   "they used a power play to return the kickoff"

   Synonyms:
   squeeze play, squeeze

3. power playnoun

   (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties

   "the team was unable to capitalize on the power play"

   Synonyms:
   squeeze play, squeeze

Matched Categories

1. • American Football
   • Attempt
   • Football Play
   • Ice Hockey
   • Play

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1. Mathew Barzal:

   It’s a critical moment in the game, (If) they kill that off they got a lot of life. Just two huge goals to put the game away. That’s a crucial moment, big by our power play.

2. Scott Long:

   It's a cynical, opportunistic kind of power play.

3. Alex Capri:

   Xi's message of' stability' is aimed at the political establishment in China, which must absorb the brunt of an historic power play, in addition to the business sector.

4. Evgeni Malkin:

   I’m not trying to celebrate too hard, you know? I’m just having fun, we had a couple of good chances, power plays, my partners gave me nice pucks, passes. I tried to do my job, shoot the puck on the power play, play it simple.

5. Blake Wheeler:

   We don't back down from much. There's something to be said for keeping your composure this time of year, if you have to take a punch early in the game like Stu-ee did to get a power-play goal, those are the things that factor into wins.