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as in proved
to come to be
in the end everything came out OK
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2
as in appeared
to come into view
come out, come out wherever you are!
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as in 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 came out
Their first perfume came out three years later.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The spec ranked second on the 2025 The Brit List — the British and Irish equivalent of The Black List, featuring top unproduced film and TV scripts — which came out in early November.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Both players came out with positive results, even if neither came off the bench at Valencia.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first came out during the 1951 Christmas season.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old quarterback, who came out of retirement last month and started three games with the Indianapolis Colts, interviewed with the Bills on Friday.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
His prototype, which came out with the 20th anniversary, showed that controller support was possible.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Jalen Green came out after feeling pain in his second game back after missing 33 with a hamstring strain.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The boo birds came out in the third quarter as a third straight series ended in a punt.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The spec ranked second on the 2025 The Brit List — the British and Irish equivalent of The Black List, featuring top unproduced film and TV scripts — which came out in early November.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Both players came out with positive results, even if neither came off the bench at Valencia.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first came out during the 1951 Christmas season.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old quarterback, who came out of retirement last month and started three games with the Indianapolis Colts, interviewed with the Bills on Friday.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
His prototype, which came out with the 20th anniversary, showed that controller support was possible.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Jalen Green came out after feeling pain in his second game back after missing 33 with a hamstring strain.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The boo birds came out in the third quarter as a third straight series ended in a punt.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came out
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Improvisation proved central to his process and gave the film a sort of hybrid nature, blending fiction with bits of documentary.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our leadership blames wind and solar for grid issues, but the 2021 freeze proved the real culprit was a lack of preparation by the state and power generators.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The day before his arrest, Choudri had appeared with Newsom in Kern County to announce the completion of a 150-acre facility that would serve as a hub for construction of the high-speed rail project in San Joaquin Valley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Such archetypes have also inadvertently appeared on the runways of luxury brands such as Chanel and Miu Miu.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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As word spread on social media, Ozzy Osbourne stopped by.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Malliotakis has a history of spreading misleading information and incendiary lies tying immigrants to crimes, despite data showing immigrants commit crimes at far lower rates than others.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, as refrigeration and pasteurization technology advanced in the following decades, the need for frozen juices fell out of popularity, replaced by fresh alternatives.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The number of Canadians traveling at MIA last year decreased by 7% compared to 2024, and Canada fell out of the airport’s Top 10 international markets.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cops were reviewing the surveillance footage in an attempt to figure out how the shooting unfolded and identify the killer.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vitello began his availability on Monday with an unprompted airing of grievances that lasted about three minutes regarding how his final days as Tennessee’s head coach unfolded.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The congressman is seeking to examine any files or communications referencing the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Ambassador Bridge that circulated between the family, the Commerce Department, and the White House.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her name has been circulated alongside other prominent women leaders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was formally nominated by her country earlier this month.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The frogs have evolved to be resistant to the toxins.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Death is an inescapable part of French life, and the layers on layers of Parisian history on display at Père Lachaise Cemetery are a fascinating peek into how the city has evolved over time.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Came out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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