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
Similar circumstances played out across party and district lines in North Carolina and the other states that kicked off the mid-term elections Tuesday.
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Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The attorneys have requested a temporary restraining order from the court, which would halt the law’s enforcement while the legal challenge plays out.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Allowing the effect the relationship has on Harper to play out in Myha’la’s performance pays off in Season 4, when Harper learns of her mother’s unexpected death.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
Hard to say how this will play out.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Mary Ramsey
updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The attorneys have requested a temporary restraining order from the court, which would halt the law’s enforcement while the legal challenge plays out.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Allowing the effect the relationship has on Harper to play out in Myha’la’s performance pays off in Season 4, when Harper learns of her mother’s unexpected death.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
Hard to say how this will play out.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
Verb
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Provost has asked managers to spend most of their time there, leaving some of them frustrated, the people said.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Due to the 2024 hot fire test incident, the German launch startup spent 18 months conducting a comprehensive technical overhaul to ensure mission success.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The general recommendation for adults is to consume seven to eight glasses of water per day.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although current statistics indicate reserves will be exhausted in 2032, there are still possible interventions to change that.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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To meet the state’s constitutional requirement for a balanced budget, the $21 billion deficit would draw down California’s rainy-day reserves from $36 billion at the beginning of the 2026–2027 fiscal year to $19 billion by its end.—
Jim Doti,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The site is zoned C-MX-5, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 5 stories.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the Phillies went 3 for 3 in challenges, the Red Sox went 0 for 2 to use up their nine-inning allotment.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The thinking, according to airport officials, is to encourage riders to use the yet-to-open Automated People Mover, also known as Skylink, and to reduce vehicle traffic around the terminals.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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When there’s an intervening cloud of neutral matter in the way, for example, the original signal will be partially absorbed at a specific set of wavelengths by that matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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Freeny absorbed the impact like Marvin Hagler, hardly flinching and brushing it off.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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