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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
Officials say local residents came out to help with tractors as well.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Hagens nearly had his first NHL goal on the first shift of the third period when a shot that went wide and drew Greaves came out of the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
With Chris guiding the bake, the crust came out puffy yet crisp, the undercarriage firm with zero flop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
UConn came out of the under-eight timeout with its deficit down to three when Ross nailed a 3-pointer through a foul.
—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
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
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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Hagens nearly had his first NHL goal on the first shift of the third period when a shot that went wide and drew Greaves came out of the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
With Chris guiding the bake, the crust came out puffy yet crisp, the undercarriage firm with zero flop.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
UConn came out of the under-eight timeout with its deficit down to three when Ross nailed a 3-pointer through a foul.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came out
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Following Caballero’s go-ahead RBI single that put his team up, 4-3, in the top of the 10th, Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda’s RBI infield single proved to be enough for a walk-off 5-4 victory at Tropicana Field on Saturday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war's economic fallout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Colbert said, as images of the president sitting and looking uncomfortable appeared onscreen.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Apr. 2026
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Phoenix spreads over a whopping 517 square miles, and that’s not even including adjacent towns like Scottsdale and Tempe.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Thirty Years’ War, which was concluded by the Peace of Westphalia, in 1648, spread across mainland Europe and killed some eight million people.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sánchez lunged at it, as the pitch fell out of the strike zone.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Husso has gone 9-8-2 and provided some timely wins during a season where Mrázek wobbled and then fell out of service completely while Lukáš Dostál was on track to set a career high in games played for a second consecutive campaign.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next day unfolded even more slowly.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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The incident unfolded Tuesday morning.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Unverified social media allegations that the congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers have circulated for weeks; Swalwell denies all claims as baseless.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Beckman echoed the first lady's comments that fake images and stories about her and Epstein have circulated for years, prompting her to come out and address them -- despite headlines in recent weeks moving on from the Epstein files.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, China has evolved into an innovation leader, scoring major deals with global pharma companies to access the country’s early-stage science.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jordan’s 2023 royal wedding showcased a tradition that’s evolved to fit modern times.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Clark, 24, who plays guard for the Indiana Fever, showed her support via a brief message in the post’s comments section.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The late-game surge showed the team’s fight, matching up with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, despite Nashville playing many reserves in the midst of five games in a 14-day span.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Came out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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