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
That philosophy plays out here across a compact footprint—just shy of 1,350 square feet over two floors, with two bedrooms and two baths.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
After years making other kinds of headlines in their community, their split is now playing out publicly as Mike fights to have the court enforce the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which would pay Constance a lump sum of $1 million.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
So how exactly might all of this play out next Thursday (the draft is Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25)?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
After years making other kinds of headlines in their community, their split is now playing out publicly as Mike fights to have the court enforce the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which would pay Constance a lump sum of $1 million.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
So how exactly might all of this play out next Thursday (the draft is Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25)?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
Verb
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In 2025, the department spent about thirty million dollars paying people not to work.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles spent most of Sunday slowing the tempo and trying to drag a faster, better team into the mud with them.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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What mattered was the relationship between the people creating the content and the audience consuming it.—
Jonathan Hunt,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other users invited her to connect on platforms like TikTok or private chats on Discord, and Seitz thinks Audree consumed this kind of content off and on until her death.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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This elegant plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal care.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Gophers’ top centers, Sophie Hart and Finau Tonga, were graduate players last season and have exhausted their eligibility.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Americans are exhausted from the pandemic, the 2022 inflation surge, tariffs.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Governments, companies and consumers have dipped deep into reserves, drawing down 250 million barrels of crude in storage since the war broke out.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Spiking energy costs have pushed governments to roll out emergency measures, while central banks are drawing down foreign exchange reserves.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s because the water district on Tuesday sent a letter saying the city can’t use its existing water permit to supply the data center, which could use up to 50,000 gallons of water per day.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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But fridge foraging, the practice of using up what’s already in your fridge before buying more, isn’t just an aesthetic.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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When chemicals from oil dissolve into the water column, water-breathing animals such as fish absorb them through their gills and corals absorb them directly through their tissues.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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