plays out

verb

Definition of plays outnext
present tense third-person singular of play out
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 Synonyms for plays out
  1. spends
  2. consumes
  3. exhausts
  4. reduces
  5. absorbs
  6. uses
Verb
  • Set in 1950, Queer follows William Lee (Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, who spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apart from a handful of songs, Gaga spends most of the movie in the literal background.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of spends
Verb
  • In the skies, every movement consumes precious energy, and there isn’t much of it.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each is necessary and consumes daily chunks of time, but each has the option for delegation or automation.
    Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of consumes
Verb
  • Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The psychosis occurs when the mania exhausts itself, when the encounter with reality is the only thing left for it (and mania fears reality more than anything else).
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.
    Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • As sea ice disappears, it is replaced by a growing expanse of dark ocean water that absorbs sunlight rather than reflecting it.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Its 360-degree wheels are sturdy and smooth, and an exterior polycarbonate shell absorbs bumps and collisions with ease.
    Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of absorbs
Verb
  • The company uses scanning technology to capture images of items and to take measurements with just a photo, enabling fast and accurate estimates.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of uses
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Thesaurus Entries Near plays out

plays (on or upon)

plays out

plays up

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