played out

adjective

Synonyms of played outnext
1
: worn out or used up
2
: tired out : spent

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I'm just played out after the week I've had.
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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 Former chief voices his support All of this played out as Kowalski was retiring from the department. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 The permit fight is the latest chapter in a dispute with state regulators that has played out in courtrooms, government offices and the public arena for years. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 July 2026 In the year since, that's played out in only a handful of places. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for played out

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of played out was in 1856

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“Played out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/played%20out. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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