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as in proved
to come to be
in the end everything came out OK
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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
UConn came out of the under-eight timeout with its deficit down to three when Ross nailed a 3-pointer through a foul.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Everlane’s most recent impact report—which came out last April—90 percent of materials used in 2024 met the company’s lower-impact, preferred standards of recycled, organic, responsible or FSC-certified.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
What came out was the stuff of nightmares — and unexpectedly, one of the most entertaining videos the internet has seen in a while.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rachel McAdams came out to speak of the many beloved actresses, including Diane Keaton and Catherine O’Hara, who died in the past year.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
His subjects, in their 20s or early 30s, came out of college with heavy debts and unrealistic expectations.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But Jordan came out on top to take home gold against an impressive list of stars, including former winner Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent, and three-time acting nominee Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, the sun came out at noon when the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band stepped off, but 37 minutes later the rain returned.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The tour is in support of his first album in eight years, which came out in January.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Everlane’s most recent impact report—which came out last April—90 percent of materials used in 2024 met the company’s lower-impact, preferred standards of recycled, organic, responsible or FSC-certified.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
What came out was the stuff of nightmares — and unexpectedly, one of the most entertaining videos the internet has seen in a while.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Rachel McAdams came out to speak of the many beloved actresses, including Diane Keaton and Catherine O’Hara, who died in the past year.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
His subjects, in their 20s or early 30s, came out of college with heavy debts and unrealistic expectations.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But Jordan came out on top to take home gold against an impressive list of stars, including former winner Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent, and three-time acting nominee Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, the sun came out at noon when the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band stepped off, but 37 minutes later the rain returned.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The tour is in support of his first album in eight years, which came out in January.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came out
Verb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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That proved to be a pivotal distinction, leading two of the liberal justices to join the majority.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier in the day, Vance appeared at a Republican fundraising event in the city, according to someone familiar with the matter.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because this month’s layoffs are not confined to tech and spread across airlines, logistics, food production, healthcare, and more, the overall job market may be entering a recalibration period due to cost pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, videos and posters will be plastered in subways and public spaces, spreading awareness about the negative components of what can be a disturbing encounter.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pimento flavor was less potent on the Clubhouse Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich, though that may be attributed to the spread that fell out of the sandwich, which was stacked high.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thomas, who turns 28 in June, was a starter in 2022 and 2023, then fell out of the rotation and played just 240 defensive snaps over the last two seasons.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Here’s how his identification unfolded.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That night, plainclothes ICE officers detained them at the California airport, seen in viral videos circulated on social media.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, following Norris’ death, AI photos claimed to be taken during Norris’ funeral circulated online.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As with toppers, the mattress industry has significantly evolved from the days of wooden bases.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the tradition spread, the offerings evolved from eggs to candy.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Video from the scene showed several people being handcuffed outside a home in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Came out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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