come out

verb

Definition of come outnext
1
as in to prove
to come to be in the end everything came out OK

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2
as in to appear
to come into view come out, come out wherever you are!

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3
as in to spread
to become known when the truth came out about the state of the company's finances, several top executives lost their jobs

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Recent Examples of come out Even if Republicans do come out in droves on Election Day, there’s no way of knowing how many will vote the party line. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 The safety car came out again on lap 59, when Arvid Lindblad’s Racing Bull was taken out by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 The Hurricanes went on the road to UNC and came out with a win, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Tar Heels and winning in Chapel Hill for the first time since 2017. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 In this sense, Manifesta’s development over the past three decades mirrors the trajectory of the style of architecture that came out of Rotterdam offices like MVRDV and OMA in the ’90s. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come out
  1. prove
  2. appear
  3. spread
  4. fall out
  5. show
  6. circulate
  7. unfold
  8. get out
Verb
  • His public events have focused on his pet projects in Washington, which have proven unpopular with voters.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The evidence in this case has proven that Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws and policies are not a backdoor attempt to compel or control religion.
    — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of prove
Verb
  • In the photo, a cake with a gold number 3 could be seen in the center of a table, featuring what appeared to be dinosaurs on it.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The three Democrats appeared side by side in a display of unity between two branches of government with a sometimes-prickly relationship.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of appear
Verb
  • The suites are spread across two floors, with either a garden terrace or balcony.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Some of that investment could be spread across several markets, according to a Thursday report from Mirae Asset Securities.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spread
Verb
  • Cerutti, 60, left his job as president of the Pinault Collection in the spring, after just 13 months, leading to questions of a falling out with its founder, French billionaire François Pinault.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Butterfly stretch Lie on your back and place the soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall out in a butterfly formation.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fall out
Verb
  • Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • How elastocaloric cooling works Conventional air conditioners and refrigerators generally use vapor-compression systems, which circulate refrigerants through a cycle of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Detroit police say security will be increased at the city's annual Tree Lighting as a flyer circulating online calls for a teen takeover at the downtown celebration.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of circulate
Verb
  • The Associated Press attended both services as the dramatic split-screen unfolded.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The emergency appeal to the high court came in the fast-moving legal battle unfolding in the run-up to Tuesday's elections.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • Police said information, including surveillance video, indicated that the woman got out of the car and ran inside a convenience store for help.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This isn't a speaker for playing sensible background music at a dinner party; it's meant for a raging house party that could get out of control.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Come out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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