as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I'm just played out after the week I've had
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as in spent
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Recent Examples of played out
Kevin McGill and Matthew Brown, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 dead and 17 injured, the now-familiar rituals of sorrow, anger and disbelief played out again, a day after the shootings and a three-hour police manhunt on Monday night.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Smith anticipates going to graduate school once his baseball career has played out.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023
Alexa feels the app has the potential to expand rapidly by riding on the coattails of the post-Covid-19 zeitgeist—when everyone felt vulnerable and slow-burning lockdown dating played out exclusively on video conferencing platforms.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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The company in 2021 bid nearly $15 million for tracts in the same part of the Gulf, which includes shallow waters — less than 656 feet deep — where oil has mostly played out and there are few active leases.
—Kevin McGill and Matthew Brown, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 dead and 17 injured, the now-familiar rituals of sorrow, anger and disbelief played out again, a day after the shootings and a three-hour police manhunt on Monday night.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Smith anticipates going to graduate school once his baseball career has played out.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023
Alexa feels the app has the potential to expand rapidly by riding on the coattails of the post-Covid-19 zeitgeist—when everyone felt vulnerable and slow-burning lockdown dating played out exclusively on video conferencing platforms.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for played out
Adjective
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Mowing Lawns Homeowners are usually away on vacation or are probably too tired to maintain their yards.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But, in Dick’s opinion, Charlie grew tired of baseball’s daily grind.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The majority of his career was spent with the Express & Star in the West Midlands.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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She’s spent over five years researching, reporting on, and writing about the beauty industry for publications like Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That endurance capacity is likely due to female bodies preferentially using slow-burning fat over quickly exhausted carbohydrates, in both athletes and less sporty people, studies have shown.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Moreover, deep cleaning tasks that involve scrubbing or reorganizing cabinets can take longer than anticipated, leaving you feeling exhausted before bed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The area quickly became consumed by flames Tuesday when high-speed Santa Ana winds created fire risks across parts of Southern California.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are plenty of foods in the produce aisle that taste great and offer health benefits when consumed raw, from apples and blueberries to carrots and bell peppers.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The first movie tapped out with $86.1 million but became a sleeper hit on home entertainment, while the sequel ended its run with $174.3 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2023
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For example, the March 12 episode features Graves and three other male survivalists who tapped out -- that is, left early before the 21-day challenge concluded -- in earlier appearances.—
kturnqui,
oregonlive,
10 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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But in the last few years, an explosion of warehouse development has wiped out farmland and open space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2023
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Tens of billions of dollars in value has been wiped out, including during the days when the company was soliciting bids for its offering, the largest of its kind in India.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2023
Verb
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The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After dark, there’s a Midnight Snack cart delivering warm, comfort-food bites to weary red-eye travelers (because New York never sleeps, and neither do airport people).—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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But others may hear Xi Jinping’s call not as a rallying cry but as a weary echo of the past.—
JOSEPH TORIGIAN,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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