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
While aviation equipment and transmitters sometimes fail, the scenario that played out Monday in Longmont is not typical, said Chad Kendall, an aviation expert and associate professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Erik Dominguez of San Francisco was driving on North 16th Street for a mid-morning tournament at Capitol Casino when he was stopped by the scene playing out in front of him: The street was blocked by a police motorcycle and cruiser.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
The grand jury indictments came on Oct. 29, 1920, and the trial played out in the summer of 1921.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Their longterm relationship played out, off and on, between 2007 and 2018.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Erik Dominguez of San Francisco was driving on North 16th Street for a mid-morning tournament at Capitol Casino when he was stopped by the scene playing out in front of him: The street was blocked by a police motorcycle and cruiser.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
The grand jury indictments came on Oct. 29, 1920, and the trial played out in the summer of 1921.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Their longterm relationship played out, off and on, between 2007 and 2018.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Arepas are corn pancakes that can be consumed on their own or with an array of garnishes and fixings.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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The original treaty created drastic fluctuations in the height of the water, exposing miles of dirt when the water was drawn down to prepare for snowmelt.—
Karen Weise,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Limiting State Provider Taxes to Fund Medicaid States often impose taxes on healthcare providers, such as hospitals, to draw down additional federal Medicaid funds.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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This leaves teachers — 73% of whom are women — under a complex set of benefits that require them to use up all of their sick time.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Ways To Use Excess Mint If your mint has taken over the garden or shot up to 2 feet tall, here are a few ways to use up lots of mint leaves: Dry mint for teas: To dry leaves, use a dehydrator or hang small bunches tied with twine in a warm, airy room.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Verb
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The experience felt a little like getting unexpectedly absorbed in a trashy episode of reality TV, but also like suddenly realizing that a conversation that started in the shallows of small talk has at some point drifted into the deep waters of meaning.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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The government would absorb or benefit from any difference.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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