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
Between his drama with the Steelers last year and playing out the final season of his contract, Pickens has a lot to prove in 2025.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
How that psychodrama played out in the UK could have lessons for the US — not least because Cummings eventually succeeded in undermining Johnson’s political career, ultimately defenestrating the prime minister through relentless briefings and leaks.
—Jim Waterson, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Over the next 35 years, three alternating versions of their lives play out based on her choice of name.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 June 2025
Another was playing out her character’s angst against Rivermind’s gaslighting representative Gaynor, played by Tracee Ellis Ross, who attempts to upsell the Waterses at every turn.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
How that psychodrama played out in the UK could have lessons for the US — not least because Cummings eventually succeeded in undermining Johnson’s political career, ultimately defenestrating the prime minister through relentless briefings and leaks.
—Jim Waterson, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Over the next 35 years, three alternating versions of their lives play out based on her choice of name.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 June 2025
Another was playing out her character’s angst against Rivermind’s gaslighting representative Gaynor, played by Tracee Ellis Ross, who attempts to upsell the Waterses at every turn.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
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Only three other people in the world have spent more cumulative time on spacewalks than Williams.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Summer hosting season means a lot more time spent occupying your outdoor space, and the best patio umbrellas meet the occasion by gently offering respite against the blazing sun.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Endless arguments could consume tons of precious computing cycles.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Recipes for everything from ceviche mixto with popcorn (!) to flan to sweet plantains are sure to delight, and the book’s chatty, convivial tone is likely to linger in your mind long after the meal has been consumed and the dreaded dinner dishes are done.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 May 2025
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There will also be a need for help drawing down on income, when the time comes, and ensuring that people don't outlive their retirement income.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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Joining developers in support of Cortese’s bill were a plethora of rental groups and housing organizations that believe increasing housing supply would help draw down costs and alleviate some of the pressures of the affordability crisis.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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While a liquid carton is a race to use up before the expiration date, buttermilk powder is more forgiving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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EVs use up to three times more chips than ICE vehicles and therefore rely heavily on materials sourced and processed overseas.—
Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Many like Scooch are absorbing costs to maintain delivery schedules and customer trust. TeeTurtle, which manufactures over 80% of its product line in China, chose not to cancel or delay orders despite the tight margins.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Hair porosity influences how well hair absorbs water, oils, and hair care products.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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