CAME OUT Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

came out

verb

past tense of come out

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 Recchia’s second novel, Io che ti ho voluto così bene (I, who loved you so much), came out in Italy last year. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 The star quarterback came out before the end of the first half. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Other guests who came out for the occasion included Scout Willis, Foushée, Florian Krewer, Pacifico Silano, Vivian Wilson, Bader Kabbani, Julez Smith, Zsela, Devyn Garcia and Brittany Byrd. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Well, a new survey came out finding that in the past year more than half of Gen Z respondents have put money intended for investing in sports gambling. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Wyatt came out strong with two touchdowns, including a score by Markavion Toombs, taking an early 14-0 lead. — Jaxin Harkless, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 No other media came out as strongly about Vrabel’s job security. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Perry recalled being in Australia when the news came out last July. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 A week after losing 49-35 to Batavia, Maine South came out strong in all three phases of the game. — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

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Verb

As Kwan has proved with his midseason renaissance, walks and singles can go a long way.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Jodie Comer won the Tony and Olivier awards for the stage version, and Erivo proved equally captivating on the big screen — albeit under a very specific racial and socioeconomic context.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of proved

Verb

Marte’s line drive exited his bat at 93 mph and appeared to glance off the left side of Perdomo’s head.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Scary moment The game was delayed several minutes early in the third quarter after Northwestern offensive lineman Jackson Carsello appeared to take a teammate’s knee to his helmet at the end of a play.

— Scott Held, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of appeared

Verb

For measles, populations need vaccination rates of 95 percent or higher to achieve herd immunity—the level of protection required to prevent disease spread.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
Yet the ongoing disruptions from the Iran war, which have pushed up average gas prices more than 7% from just a month ago, threaten to spread through the economy and keep broader inflation stubbornly high.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of spread

Verb

When Hunt ran against Cornyn and Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate race, the contest grew increasingly bitter as the primary unfolded.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Perez Hilton’s family is clearing up some false reports tied to the blogger’s recovery from a self-harm incident that unfolded on TikTok last month.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfolded

Verb

Stories — real or not — circulated in the 19th and early 20th centuries of White people using Black children as bait while hunting in Florida’s swamps.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the paper was circulated across the company’s dealership network, with many dealers putting a copy of the Independent in the glove box of every new car.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of circulated

Verb

Since its inception in 2019, HKDF has evolved into a vibrant hub for denim enthusiasts, offering diverse perspectives, networking opportunities and immersive experiences.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
What began as a casual weekly lunch for Jaxon Smith and his friends quickly evolved into a lifeline for local men.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolved

Verb

The poll also showed that crime did not crack the top five most important issues.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
This month, Bryan Kohberger also requested a new judge to oversee the process, saying comments made by Judge Steven Hippler during his sentencing showed bias.

— Mark Guarino, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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