came out

verb

past tense of come out
1
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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3
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 Cole had dominated the Dodgers over six innings when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone came out for a visit. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup, beer brands such as Miller Lite and Coors Light came out with unique items sold exclusively in their online shops to attract customers. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Once all the Emmy nominations were tallied last week, the HBO–HBO Max combo came out on top with 122, followed by Netflix with 111 and Apple TV with 87. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims and Nike came together to launch the brand NikeSkims in 2025, and its first shoe release was the Rift Mesh, which came out in January. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 There were a few scientific papers that came out of the journey and some useful geological and survey work, but on the whole, the expedition’s accomplishments were minor. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Meta recently came out with a new, cheaper version of its AI-enabled smart glasses, and Google is set to release eyewear this fall. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 Was remembers the tumult, violence and hope that came out of that era in his hometown of Detroit. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 After all that math, Lake Garda, Italy, came out on top with a near-perfect score of 90/100. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came out
  1. proved
  2. appeared
  3. spread
  4. fell out
  5. unfolded
  6. circulated
  7. evolved
  8. showed
Verb
  • But that’s exactly what happened, and the area proved to be one of the tournament’s smashing successes.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • First, an Enzo Fernández header in the 85th minute equalized before a Lautaro Martínez header in stoppage time proved to be the game-winning goal.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of proved
Verb
  • Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba has still not appeared publicly since his father’s killing.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of appeared
Verb
  • The fires that devastated Collins are part of a wider wildfire emergency unfolding across Canada, where 889 active fires were spreading as of Thursday night, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Tucked away behind gates on a parcel spanning nearly nine acres within an exclusive enclave near Del Mar Country Club, the Amor Estate offers 30,000 square feet of living space spread across a seven-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of spread
Verb
  • Birdsong entered spring training fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but fell out of the competition early due to poor performance.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
    — Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026
Definition of fell out
Verb
  • While the film dramatizes their journey, the events behind it unfolded over nearly a decade and became one of the most significant legal battles involving civilian search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
  • If Tuchel seriously has no regrets about how the semi-final unfolded, and there is a risk of a similar mistake again, that does not bode well.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of unfolded
Verb
  • Videos of the incident circulated widely, drawing criticism and outrage over the pet’s death.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
Definition of circulated
Verb
  • Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.
    — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Reporting doorbell or dashcam videos of potential fireball sightings can help researchers track and collect meteorites – and ultimately improve their understanding of how the solar system evolved.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • Corbin’s friendship with Sincere was put to the test during movie night, which showed a montage of clips from the islander’s private conversations.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 July 2026
  • On review, the official withdrew the booking for Paredes and showed one instead to Embolo.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of showed

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“Came out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20out. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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