as in spends
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Recent Examples of plays out
The heroic death plays out almost as a footnote in an otherwise grim day at sea.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
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S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Less than two miles away, a similarly bustling scene plays out on California Avenue, often considered Palo Alto’s second downtown.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The thriller plays out from the perspective of both women.
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Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
In humans with advanced metabolic disease, the same collapse plays out in Charcot’s foot, where the bones of the ankle and midfoot fracture and disintegrate under the weight of a body the metabolism can no longer regulate.
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Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
While that plays out, Gomez's term is slated to end June 30.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
Of course the Kentucky Derby showed more of the same, but depending on how the race plays out at Saratoga, Pletcher’s charge may not be coming from far off the pace.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
—
S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Less than two miles away, a similarly bustling scene plays out on California Avenue, often considered Palo Alto’s second downtown.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The thriller plays out from the perspective of both women.
—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
In humans with advanced metabolic disease, the same collapse plays out in Charcot’s foot, where the bones of the ankle and midfoot fracture and disintegrate under the weight of a body the metabolism can no longer regulate.
—
Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
While that plays out, Gomez's term is slated to end June 30.
—
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Of course the Kentucky Derby showed more of the same, but depending on how the race plays out at Saratoga, Pletcher’s charge may not be coming from far off the pace.
—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plays out
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Spoilers Ahead Kara is introduced as a reckless party animal, who spends her time seeking out planets orbiting red suns, to weaken her superpowered metabolism and become intoxicated.
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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Asked about arms sales to Taiwan, Hegseth downplayed concerns that a multi-billion-dollar package could be affected as the United States draws down its weapons stockpiles amid the Middle East conflict.
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The Bulgarian warrant pilot has to clear before any of the $100 million pipeline behind it draws down.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
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Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
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Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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