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
Cora identified Fitts, Priester, Cooper Criswell and Sean Newcomb as the candidates for those spots, and given the way camp has played out, Fitts and Priester seem like the most likely of the bunch to get the nod.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
As for right now, school leaders are waiting to see how things at the federal level play out.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
But another risk to the growth outlook is also playing out — an end to the high immigration rates that were a feature of the U.S. economy in recent years.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Whatever the intention of its creators—and most reviews characterized the show at least partially as a workplace satire—what played out on our screens was less a critique of the office than a fetishization.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
As for right now, school leaders are waiting to see how things at the federal level play out.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
But another risk to the growth outlook is also playing out — an end to the high immigration rates that were a feature of the U.S. economy in recent years.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Whatever the intention of its creators—and most reviews characterized the show at least partially as a workplace satire—what played out on our screens was less a critique of the office than a fetishization.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
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Two years later, Terrifier 3 had a $2 million budget, this time had a $500,000 P&A spend, and opened to almost $19 million on the way to a nearly $54 million domestic total.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Fei, determined, spends the next 20 years performing throughout Southeast Asia in search of him.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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While food safety recalls often focus on bacterial contamination, broken glass presents an immediate physical hazard that can result in cuts or injuries before the product is even consumed.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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One study conducted at Henry Ford Health’s Sleep Disorders and Research Center found that participants who drank a high dose of alcohol before bed initially slept longer than those who consumed a low dose or none.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Without Caitlin Clark draining 3-pointers from the logo, or an undefeated South Carolina trying to remain perfect, there is no nationally captivating figure that commands the audience.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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The iOS app optimized can over 12 hours a day without draining the battery, TwinMind says.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The victim must be at least 65 years old, may be in danger due to health or suspicious reasons and the investigating agency has exhausted all its resources.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Future instability could mean more difficulty funding solutions that have already come to bridge the existing gaps, and companies could start drawing down support.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The main structural difference between a pagan and paleo-Christian basilica lies in the placement of the primary entrance: The churches shifted the front door from the long wall to the short wall, so that the eye would be drawn down the length of the nave to the altar.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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While these capabilities were also available in the previous versions, the latest 3.2 release, according to IBM, maintains the same performance but does so using up to 40% less active parameters.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Many readers noted this was a staple dinner for using up in-season vegetables, or making do with frozen veggies, in a convenient way to feed a whole family.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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These layoffs reduced staffing at some local weather forecast offices to threadbare levels, causing some to reduce their services.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although reducing the property tax burden could provide significant benefits to business owners and homeowners, there’s no guarantee that landlords would pass those savings on to their tenants.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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The foam rubber outsole has two layers: the softer upper part absorbs the shock, and the harder lower layer is for a better grip and durability.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Although businesses could absorb some of the tariffs, narrowing their profit margins, economists believe most will be passed on to consumers through higher prices.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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