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
There has been an emphasis on building attacks and playing out from the back more.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article MIAMI — The curious Miami Heat case of Cookie Monster vs. the Grouch continues to play out years after the fact, with Pat Riley cast in the role of Oscar and LeBron James as Cookie Monster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The justices had previously allowed the rule to stay in place while the lawsuit played out.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The conflict between compounders like Hims and pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk is playing out against the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s foreign policy efforts.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article MIAMI — The curious Miami Heat case of Cookie Monster vs. the Grouch continues to play out years after the fact, with Pat Riley cast in the role of Oscar and LeBron James as Cookie Monster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The justices had previously allowed the rule to stay in place while the lawsuit played out.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The conflict between compounders like Hims and pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk is playing out against the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s foreign policy efforts.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
Verb
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Levine most recently spent a year as CEO of Kevin Hart’s media company Hartbeat.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Massey spent the last seven years re-launching the company as president and CEO under Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But with Young draining a 3-pointer with 2:45 to play, the Hawks drew within 114-109.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chirping at opposing fans after draining 3-pointers?—
Jay King,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The society draws down grant funds once a month and has a little over $11,000 left.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Water management The Department of Water Resources and Yuba Water Agency during the rainy season both draw down their reservoirs to create flood storage space within certain requirements designated by the water control manual each has with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, using up all that brain energy can work up an appetite.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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By the end of this decade, some studies project, data centers could use up to 12 percent of all the electricity the U.S. produces.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their xG per shot has risen and the average distance from goal per shot has reduced.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For every celebrity with a vape in hand, journalists in the crowd absorbed George Clooney’s call to arms under a sobering haze of scrutiny.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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Place an open box of baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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