COME OUT Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

come out

verb

Definition of come out

as in to prove

to come to be in the end everything came out OK

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Relevance

as in to appear

to come into view come out, come out wherever you are!

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as in to 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 come out Even if Republicans do come out in droves on Election Day, there’s no way of knowing how many will vote the party line. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 The safety car came out again on lap 59, when Arvid Lindblad’s Racing Bull was taken out by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 The Hurricanes went on the road to UNC and came out with a win, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Tar Heels and winning in Chapel Hill for the first time since 2017. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 In this sense, Manifesta’s development over the past three decades mirrors the trajectory of the style of architecture that came out of Rotterdam offices like MVRDV and OMA in the ’90s. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come out

Verb

His public events have focused on his pet projects in Washington, which have proven unpopular with voters.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The evidence in this case has proven that Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws and policies are not a backdoor attempt to compel or control religion.

— Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of prove

Verb

Aquascape appears on the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces for the first time this year, ranking 70th among small employers, as measured by the consultancy Energage in Exton, Pennsylvania.

— John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Drinking beer has long been a staple of American politics, as presidential candidates have used the sudsy drink to appear more likeable and appealing to the average voter.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

In a closed-door meeting this week, a PAHO advisory commission is looking at genetic evidence to determine if the same measles virus has been spreading for one year or more in the outbreaks that have torn through North America starting in 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
The main stage will be set up in front of City Hall, with art exhibits, vendors and other activities spread throughout downtown Baltimore.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of spread

Verb

The Air Jordan 1 took over in the late 2010s — although it’s glaringly fallen out of favor in the years since.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
The music tries to match that vertiginous feeling, with vocals like fairy hiccups and cloud rap beats that sound like falling out of the heavens.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of fall out

Verb

Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

How elastocaloric cooling works Conventional air conditioners and refrigerators generally use vapor-compression systems, which circulate refrigerants through a cycle of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Detroit police say security will be increased at the city's annual Tree Lighting as a flyer circulating online calls for a teen takeover at the downtown celebration.

— Gino Vicci, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of circulate

Verb

Police said information, including surveillance video, indicated that the woman got out of the car and ran inside a convenience store for help.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
This isn't a speaker for playing sensible background music at a dinner party; it's meant for a raging house party that could get out of control.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

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