pop out

phrase

baseball
: to hit a pop fly that is caught for an out

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Disembodied hands lurk in the shadows, furniture seems to move on its own, and creepy figures pop out from unexpected hiding spots in the set (designed by Reck, Connor Hopkins, Zac Crofford and Rael). — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Even a tween or teen who pretends not to enjoy Advent calendars anymore can’t resist the allure of discovering which emotional support pal will pop out. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 Cook came flying into the play from deep safety and put his helmet directly on the ball and Irving’s hand, forcing it to pop out. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Simply freeze chicken broth in an ice tray and pop out the individual cubes. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pop out

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“Pop out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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