as in to spend
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Recent Examples of play out
The impacts of this seeming paradox are just beginning to play out, often with dire consequences.
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Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The compression of all these events — which are meant to play out across four years in the lives of Cassian, Mon, Luthen, and their enemies and allies — proves a mixed blessing for Andor Season Two.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Watching this scene play out, Solis is reminded of her mother.
—Patrick Davis, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
So far the positioning appears to be playing out well.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The compression of all these events — which are meant to play out across four years in the lives of Cassian, Mon, Luthen, and their enemies and allies — proves a mixed blessing for Andor Season Two.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Watching this scene play out, Solis is reminded of her mother.
—Patrick Davis, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
So far the positioning appears to be playing out well.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
Verb
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Ripp is originally a linebacker but spent parts of last year playing edge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Consumers have been optimizing their spending for years, Thomas said, by making smart decisions to have the ability to still spend, particularly on discretionary items.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nor could the authors conclude definitively that the chimps were deliberately consuming ethanol-rich fruits and sharing it with their compatriots.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Payne drained a 3-pointer the next time down the floor to tie the game, 98-98.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stroll around and behold the sprawling gardens, luxurious poolside accommodations, spectacular ocean views and the fresh sea air and let the stress drain from your soul.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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They will be exhausted after Grandma wrangling for 4 hours.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Officers must make life-or-death decisions while exhausted, both physically and emotionally.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some people returned money on their own after CNBC reported in October that the bank was going after potential fraudsters who had drawn down the largest amounts, said the person.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those with many years until retirement still need heavy exposure to stocks, but those in retirement (and drawing down heavily on their portfolios) need to be overweight in bonds.—
James Berman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It can be safely used up to doses of 400 milligrams.24 Taking magnesium oxide during pregnancy may delay the start of breast milk production.25 Magnesium Bisglycinate Magnesium bisglycinate can help reduce leg cramps during pregnancy.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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Crafted on satin and velvet and using up to 50 different materials — including sequins, metallic and silk thread, glass beads, wool satin and silk organza — these embroideries embellished unique furniture pieces, basically one-of-a kind.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Keeping yourself hydrated and reducing your salt intake may also help reduce bloating and help your body rid itself of excess fluid. Types of Creatine Several types of creatine are used in supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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This form of creatine is less bioavailable than creatine monohydrate, meaning your body doesn't absorb it as well.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Because when so many Americans are tightening grocery budgets, scaling back meals, and absorbing the daily drip of scarcity, a pass that promises a burger a day doesn’t feel indulgent.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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