as in putting out
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1
as in proving
to come to be
in the end everything came out OK
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2
as in appearing
to come into view
come out, come out wherever you are!
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3
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
What’s that goopy white effulgence coming out of that girl—ectoplasm?
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The tight timeline puts a lot of pressure on the Artemis III lander testing mission, as well as the uncrewed tests proposed for SpaceX and Blue Origin, with funding for the latter coming out of the companies’ own pockets.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
That eased some of the concern coming out of Game 2, when Thompson was one of Buffalo’s worst players.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
And the same goes for Shane and Tires, or Nick Kroll has a new show coming out, or Michelle Buteau.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Baldwin was a four-star prospect and top-20 national safety prospect coming out of Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
However, those shorter than the average have seen success, including Minnesota Vikings newest member, Kyler Murray, who went first overall to the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 coming out of Oklahoma.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Customers within a four-mile radius of a Little Caesars in Wylie, Texas – a suburb roughly 30 miles outside Dallas – can receive up to two large pizzas, select sides and sodas, roughly 4 1/2 minutes after coming out of the oven.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its buffet presentation is worthy of a magazine photo shoot, and the manakish is baked fresh, with new batches coming out every few minutes (act fast because the slices go quickly).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
What’s that goopy white effulgence coming out of that girl—ectoplasm?
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The tight timeline puts a lot of pressure on the Artemis III lander testing mission, as well as the uncrewed tests proposed for SpaceX and Blue Origin, with funding for the latter coming out of the companies’ own pockets.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
That eased some of the concern coming out of Game 2, when Thompson was one of Buffalo’s worst players.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
And the same goes for Shane and Tires, or Nick Kroll has a new show coming out, or Michelle Buteau.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Baldwin was a four-star prospect and top-20 national safety prospect coming out of Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
However, those shorter than the average have seen success, including Minnesota Vikings newest member, Kyler Murray, who went first overall to the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 coming out of Oklahoma.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Customers within a four-mile radius of a Little Caesars in Wylie, Texas – a suburb roughly 30 miles outside Dallas – can receive up to two large pizzas, select sides and sodas, roughly 4 1/2 minutes after coming out of the oven.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
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In that context, Lipa’s Schiaparelli ensemble offers a compelling blueprint for modern bridal dressing, proving that a wedding look does not need to follow convention to feel impactful.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Speaking of spreading the floor, Wembanyama has 20 more 3-point field goals at the end of his third season than all-time NBA 3-point leader Stephen Curry.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When someone dies of Ebola, their body continues to be highly contagious for seven or so days, with the virus spreading through bodily fluids.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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There is an inevitability to group portraiture that feels, to me, so authentic to artistic production.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The durable design is even triple-sealed in order to prevent pills from falling out, and dust or moisture from getting in.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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One woman, according to The New York Times report, spent a month eating only papaya, spinach, chicken, and eggs in order to relieve bloating, and her hair started falling out!—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Across the United States, a quiet but high-stakes regulatory revolution is unfolding.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Two videos soon began circulating on social media showing a contestant, Vasana Montgomery, appearing to say the N-word on camera — once while singing a song and another time while yelling at an arcade game.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Soon after, speculation around a project called Benito Antonio, his birth name, began circulating across fashion and entertainment media.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But, importantly, McCullers was a young misfit, and publishing has always loved nothing better than a wunderkind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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