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
This story is part of American Voices, an occasional NPR National Desk series that explores how President Trump's policies are playing out across America.
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Debbie Elliott, NPR, 1 May 2025
That lawsuit set off a series of events that played out in March and led the Supreme Court to allow removals under the Alien Enemies Act.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The same dynamic plays out in other genetic conditions.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Behind them, the brawl for the final two play-off places — to join one of the three aforementioned teams and Sunderland — continued to be played out between Middlesbrough, Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Debbie Elliott, NPR, 1 May 2025
That lawsuit set off a series of events that played out in March and led the Supreme Court to allow removals under the Alien Enemies Act.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The same dynamic plays out in other genetic conditions.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Behind them, the brawl for the final two play-off places — to join one of the three aforementioned teams and Sunderland — continued to be played out between Middlesbrough, Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 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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The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
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Additionally, the study of chemical isotopes — variants of carbon and nitrogen that reflect plant or animal proteins consumed — from a bone sample taken from the mummy’s spine revealed a high-quality diet based on grain and a large proportion of meat.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Today's Amazon deals are built to level up your setup without draining your wallet.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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The arena goes icily silent, punctuated by some half-hearted boos as the clock drains down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 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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Democrats also had amendments to block any reshuffling of U.S. military combatant commands amid fears the Trump administration may try to draw down troops from certain regions.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
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Grantees have had different experiences with making last-minute requests to draw down funding after the termination letters.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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If a swimmer gets caught in a rip current, the NWS recommends that swimmer first relax, and don’t attempt to swim against the current, which can be strong and use up a swimmer’s energy.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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All three players used up their final year of eligibility last fall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Apr. 2025
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Answer: Your withdrawals from retirement plans won’t reduce your Social Security directly.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The trial of estrogen alone also raised safety concerns, though both types of therapy reduced the risk of bone fractures.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 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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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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