Synonyms of play out

play out

verb

as in to spend

to make complete use of

we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spend
• consume
• drain
• exhaust
• draw down
• run out of
• use up
• reduce
• absorb
• use
• burn
• eat
• deplete
• expend
• devour
• decrease
• empty
• clean (out)
• waste
• diminish
• dry up
• throw away
• run through
• downsize
• weaken
• undermine
• lessen
• bankrupt
• dwindle
• abate
• impoverish
• sap
• fritter (away)
• lower
• cripple
• disable
• blow
• debilitate
• enfeeble
• de-escalate
• lavish
• dissipate
• squander
• misspend
• guzzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• replace
• increase
• renew
• enforce
• augment
• reinforce
• strengthen
• enlarge
• restore
• repair
• rebuild
• preserve
• save
• revive
• bolster
• conserve
• fortify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of play out

Window closing to find survivors These are the kinds of scenes playing out across La Guaira state, with people milling around in the streets after being left homeless, uncertain of what to do next. — Fernando Narro Roman, NPR, 28 June 2026

Cook, who has remained in the post while the case plays out, called the allegations a pretext to oust her over monetary policy differences. — Will Dunham, USA Today, 28 June 2026

How does this play out in the employment market? — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

These same dynamics are now playing out in litigation over social media and youth mental health. — Alex Smolak, STAT, 27 June 2026