as in putting out
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as in proving
to come to be
in the end everything came out OK
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as in appearing
to come into view
come out, come out wherever you are!
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as in spreading
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 coming out
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But the jumble of words coming out of Harper’s mouth is nonsense.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
There came a point after his public coming out when Archuleta left the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
—Fred Bronson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
While on the ground, video shows an officer coming out of the struggle holding a gun, which looks like the picture of the gun released by the Department of Homeland Security.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
After coming out of retirement ahead of the 2024 season, Lindsey Vonn, 41, has qualified for her fifth Olympics and her first since Pyeongchang 2018.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, said traders’ heads on the floor are moving fast as the week begins with a ton of headline risk coming out of Washington.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Yeah, and this could easily be the biggest story coming out of Tuesday night.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Unlike Snell, who continued to struggle before coming out in the sixth, Yamamoto got better – much better – as the evening wore on.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Finally, Alito is coming out with a book in October, right as the court will be starting a new term.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But the jumble of words coming out of Harper’s mouth is nonsense.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
There came a point after his public coming out when Archuleta left the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
—Fred Bronson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
While on the ground, video shows an officer coming out of the struggle holding a gun, which looks like the picture of the gun released by the Department of Homeland Security.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
After coming out of retirement ahead of the 2024 season, Lindsey Vonn, 41, has qualified for her fifth Olympics and her first since Pyeongchang 2018.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, said traders’ heads on the floor are moving fast as the week begins with a ton of headline risk coming out of Washington.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Yeah, and this could easily be the biggest story coming out of Tuesday night.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Unlike Snell, who continued to struggle before coming out in the sixth, Yamamoto got better – much better – as the evening wore on.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
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Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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These micro, honor-system bakeries are popping up everywhere, proving that Southern hospitality—and trust—is alive and well.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Potential jurors expressed a range of opinions on social media during jury selection questioning, with some appearing concerned about the companies’ impact on society, their children and their older parents.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The images and videos show a person wearing gloves, a mask, khakis, sneakers and a backpack, appearing to tamper with the camera at Guthrie’s front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Measles is now spreading in Florida, with 68 cases reported in the state already this year.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Be generous when spreading the chocolate frosting on this one.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After falling out with the NFL in 2017, civil rights activist and quarterback Colin Kaepernick teamed up with Ava DuVernay to tell his story on Netflix.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Within six weeks, Costa had left, falling out with the club’s hierarchy about transfers.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the changes are also unfolding against a backdrop of mass layoffs from both firms, and across the broader economy.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Video circulating online appears to show passengers exchanging punches in the aisle as other travelers scream.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some of what is currently circulating takes remarks from press conferences detached not only out of context of the full conversations but also from the lifetime of work and values these artists represent.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Steele’s particular courtship of Epstein was also emblematic of a specific social culture at the time, inseparable from the broader context of New York science publishing.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its launch builds on the success of the Côte d’Ivoire edition, introduced in 2017, and marks the 51st international edition of Elle, owned by French publishing group Lagardère.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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