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
Vance has to negotiate through political division For Vance, a likely 2028 presidential contender, how the negotiations play out could have enormous ramifications for his political fortunes.
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Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That power struggle is still playing out in court after a settlement deal fell through, according to Evelina Sarian.
—Michelle Marchante
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Dhivya used the example of recent box office hit Backrooms as the perfect example of how this phenomenon plays out – a horror hit pulled straight from a 4chan meme, directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber, that has now given A24 its biggest box office opening ever.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The same story plays out in every theater of war because there is virtually no place where humans live in complete isolation from other species.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
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Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That power struggle is still playing out in court after a settlement deal fell through, according to Evelina Sarian.
—Michelle Marchante
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Dhivya used the example of recent box office hit Backrooms as the perfect example of how this phenomenon plays out – a horror hit pulled straight from a 4chan meme, directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber, that has now given A24 its biggest box office opening ever.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The same story plays out in every theater of war because there is virtually no place where humans live in complete isolation from other species.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The hotel’s wellness center offers Ayurvedic herbal scrubs, Reiki, hydrotherapy, lymphatic draining massages, colonics and acupuncture.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Her blood loss was reportedly so severe that the hospital exhausted its supply of her blood type during treatment.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Jones countered with more than $25 million from his own family fortune, fueling a contest that left both candidates bruised and voters exhausted.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Illinois uses the money collected from the tax to draw down additional matching dollars from the federal government.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The trustees report that several changes will cause the trust fund to be drawn down faster than was expected last year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Hold the pasta—this super-fresh summer lasagna is a great way to use up a bountiful crop of squash.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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In that zone, markets don’t wait for the last dollar of capacity to be used up before demanding higher interest rates—or refusing to refinance government debt at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Experts also speculate that the darker blue color may be helping the Reflecting Pool absorb more heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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