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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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
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Sometimes just coming out of nowhere and climbing a few steps is enough.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
So, thank you for coming out and showing support to the guys.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
More details were not immediately available with information coming out of Iran severely limited by internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Gary was the consensus top recruit in the country coming out of New Jersey’s Paramus Catholic.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
During an emotional moment of the film, Garner’s Emily Spier has a heart-to-heart with her son about how their relationship will not change after coming out as gay.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Empty streets, burning busses and bullet holes are among the scenes coming out of Mexico after the killing of a notorious drug cartel leader.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Anyone apoplectic about the reactionary policies coming out of Washington should rest assured that Connecticut’s legislature is hard at work to balance the scales.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Sometimes just coming out of nowhere and climbing a few steps is enough.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
So, thank you for coming out and showing support to the guys.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
More details were not immediately available with information coming out of Iran severely limited by internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Gary was the consensus top recruit in the country coming out of New Jersey’s Paramus Catholic.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
During an emotional moment of the film, Garner’s Emily Spier has a heart-to-heart with her son about how their relationship will not change after coming out as gay.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Empty streets, burning busses and bullet holes are among the scenes coming out of Mexico after the killing of a notorious drug cartel leader.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
Verb
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The stress for the Heat is proving tangible.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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One Fayette County middle schooler is proving that no one is ever too young to make a big impact.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The season ends with Sandra appearing threatening, and Maddie left to confront a dangerous new reality.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for years after appearing together in the movie The Last Song.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The formula also features four peptides to treat the eye area from multiple angles—helping signal collagen production, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of fine lines—while collagen reinforces skin’s bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Amid worries over elevated AI spending by mega-caps and AI disruption, Anmuth expects Netflix to leverage the technology to enhance content discovery and personalization, improve advertising solutions and measurement, and bring down content production costs.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The main risks come from accidents involving tools and branches, gear malfunctions, unpredictable conditions, and, of course, falling out of trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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His glass eye never stayed in its place, falling out at the most inopportune moments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sarah Marlow, global head of fertiliser pricing at Argus, agreed that the unfolding crisis in the Middle East would have a bigger impact on the fertilizer trade than the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As China’s fashion market recovers, that momentum is unfolding against a shifting backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other would be a controversial and temporary addition to circulating currency, meant to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.—
Kenya Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Further, one of Vox’s advantages in the space over its audio-only competitors is that some of the shows are yoked, at least tangentially, to Vox’s publishing business, which provides additional marketing, promotion, and a funnel for some talent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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While many Americans aspire to write a book, only a small fraction secure a traditional publishing deal each year.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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