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coming out

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verb

present participle of come out

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Recent Examples of coming out
Verb
Fifth-round selection Jaden Dugger is still a raw product coming out of Louisiana, but the 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker is getting opportunities in practice to try his hand at a variety of spots. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 One of the hottest debates in the energy industry right now is how much oil is actually coming out of the Persian Gulf, and the answer could determine how long the Iran war lasts. Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Sanchez has 13 goals coming out of the weekend to Banda’s 12. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Wright said that on August 8, total oil coming out of the Gulf exceeded that 20-million-barrel mark. David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 After coming out of Atlanta really late, getting in in the early morning hours here, rain delay (Thursday) and lost our starter after three innings. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Boston Legacy’s defense has been the backbone of the team’s strong play since coming out of the World Cup break just over a month ago. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Probably off filming one of her gazillion movies coming out this year. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
Noun
  • Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2022, the first full year that both models were put in production, the auto giant has sold at least roughly 120,000 examples of each per year.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Such weapons are proving increasingly difficult for Kyiv to shoot down, with supplies of US Patriot interceptors – one of the few systems capable of taking down ballistic missiles pretty much exhausted.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her tailored suit included a pair of slim-fit dress pants, proving the silhouette isn’t ready to disappear just yet.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Suspended Trooper Christopher Regan, caught on camera appearing to pummel a fellow Statie at a Quincy bar, has waived this week’s show-cause hearing and will be arraigned next month on a single assault and battery charge.
    Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The exchange quickly got testy, with Mack appearing to misremember or disagree with most of Reddington's questions.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Early symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, Pennsylvania health officials said, and a rash follows a few days later, starting on the head and spreading downward.
    Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Three to five days after the start of these symptoms, a red or reddish- brown rash appears, usually starting on a person’s face at the hairline and spreading downward to the entire body.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Transit has remained committed to publishing works in translation, and has had genuine success.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Westbury is the author of Drowning in Paper Flowers, her breakout novel and traditional publishing debut.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The couple left the UK for North America in 2020 after stepping back from royal life, and the years since have seen a public falling out with the wider royal family.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The following must be addressed to avoid a potential falling out between their sons and to protect their own estate.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In this particular case, one of many currently unfolding across the country, 19th Judicial District Court Judge Will Jorden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, granted the plaintiffs a temporary restraining order in their lawsuit against the NCAA.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Television networks had broadcast the unfolding hostage situation live, and the violent end captivated the American public.
    Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Miami state senators on the list Donalds’ lieutenant governor shortlist, first reported by POLITICO, has been circulating for weeks, and there are a couple Miami lawmakers on the list that would make sense to announce at the Freedom Tower.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Police also addressed social media posts circulating about who may be responsible for Brooks' disappearance.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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