PLAYED OUT Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of played out

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness I'm just played out after the week I've had

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verb

past tense of play out

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

Adjective

But just as was true on December 7, 1941, the impact of events that played out over the course of just a few hours would reverberate for years to come. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Both sides had ample opportunities as the remainder of the game played out, but neither could pull the ball past the other’s goalkeeper a second time. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

Bernardino’s pickoff of Crow-Armstrong cost the Cubs a run with how the rest of the seventh played out. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 First, this relationship has played out publicly during what were both Swift and Kelce’s most visible professional years. — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for played out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for played out

Adjective

The new owners took over the keys to a tired and decaying club in the spring and have since overseen a summer renovation that has stretched from assembling a new first-team squad to restoring hot water to Hillsborough.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Despite all that staying power, glycerin and hyaluronic acid keep the full-coverage formula from feeling dry, while caffeine gives tired undereyes a brightening, de-puffing assist.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

Ariel, a successful but exhausted writer, struggles to stay young and attractive while his younger wife drags him into a demanding social life, his five children treat him like a butler, and his elderly parents constantly demand his attention.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Yet despite all this effort, many high achievers report feeling mentally exhausted, creatively depleted and less productive than ever.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhausted

Verb

To be sure, the Democratic Party in this moment may be even more consumed by the fight between the insurgent left and moderates over its message and leaders through primary season.

— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The company is positioning the systems for behind-the-meter applications, meaning electricity would be generated close to where it is consumed.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of consumed

Adjective

By late afternoon in the summer, the flowers are already tapped out, having used their energy for the day.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
For every compelling reason to believe the consumer is tapped out, there's an equally compelling reason to believe the opposite.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of tapped out

Adjective

The ban, however, wiped out a crop that provided a large share of rural income, without real alternative livelihoods, and in some cases, through force.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Adapt to survive Along with a warming trend pushing harvesting seasons earlier, European wine growers are up against drought, freak weather events such as spring hailstorms and frost which wiped out many buds, and wildfires.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of wiped out

Verb

The company, which focuses on the athletic sports accessories industry, also reduced its full year revenue guidance.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
At all five, at least two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — well above the roughly 52% district average.

— Austin Horn August 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026