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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
Now DeGourville appears to be coming out of the other side.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There had been less opportunity to come out here since the boat-charter business took off, but Parrish still felt drawn to the outer islands.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
After the score was tied at 27-27 at halftime, the Celtics came out strong.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
As their hot hookups and sexting deepen into a real relationship, the two hockey stars are forced to keep their sizzling romance secret due to their very public careers, and the fear of how coming out would impact their professional and private lives.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There had been less opportunity to come out here since the boat-charter business took off, but Parrish still felt drawn to the outer islands.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
After the score was tied at 27-27 at halftime, the Celtics came out strong.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
As their hot hookups and sexting deepen into a real relationship, the two hockey stars are forced to keep their sizzling romance secret due to their very public careers, and the fear of how coming out would impact their professional and private lives.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come out
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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She's proved it many times, including as last year's Golden Globes host.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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That's when Osubor noticed an orange fall out of Rockwell’s shopping bag as Rockwell headed toward his car in the parking lot.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Monk, who fell out of coach Doug Christie’s rotation recently, went 9 of 15 from the field and 7 of 9 from 3-point range.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Data from Life360 — an app that provides real time GPS tracking — shows Pittman traveled from his home in Madison County, then stopped at a gas station in Ridgeland before proceeding to the synagogue, according to the complaint.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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While the Eaton Fire zone also experienced traffic, the research shows that the area handled the volume better because more streets allowed cars to eventually flow into the city grid.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Videos circulating on social media and verified by The New York Times show the shooting of a woman by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as well as the moments immediately before and after.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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While unconfirmed reports circulated that he may later have been released, those familiar with the situation said his removal from the chain of command was definitive.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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If someone doesn't have a smoke detector or kitchen vents that are running, a situation can quickly get out of control.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Is the fact that Nvidia shares can’t get out of their own way — and that bitcoin has been dead money since two weeks after the 2024 election — a danger side for risk appetites and the broader tape?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Come out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20out. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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