play out
verb
played out; playing out; plays out
1
: to become spent or exhausted
a style that has played out
Examples of play out in a Sentence
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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This plays out in numerous ways across this property, from the design choices to the cocktail menu to the products used in the spa.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Offensively, Jackson looked good at quarterback, especially creating big plays out of nothing when his offensive line broke down.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
How the first 6 games played out The Pistons took Game 1 with a 111-101 victory at home over the Cavaliers.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Offensively, Jackson looked good at quarterback, especially creating big plays out of nothing when his offensive line broke down.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
How the first 6 games played out The Pistons took Game 1 with a 111-101 victory at home over the Cavaliers.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for play out
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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