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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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as in putting out
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Recent Examples of coming out
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Video on social media showed a drink coming out of the gallery and hitting McIlroy’s wife in her hat, sparking more anger from the Northern Irishman.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The competition was then between Ashley Hollis and Vince Panaro during part two, with Hollis coming out on top.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
They are served staright after coming out of the oven.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Then coming out, winning the game, especially after that Super Bowl win?
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the biggest reasons for optimism coming out of such a debilitating loss are a defense that held up to the test and a defensive line that was dominant in the second half.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There are more things coming out.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
So far, there have been roughly 2,800 diagnoses of the deadly fungal infection with about a quarter of cases coming out of Texas, according to the CDC data.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
After coming out of the locker room at halftime, Johnson stopped for an interview with NFL on CBS sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Video on social media showed a drink coming out of the gallery and hitting McIlroy’s wife in her hat, sparking more anger from the Northern Irishman.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The competition was then between Ashley Hollis and Vince Panaro during part two, with Hollis coming out on top.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
They are served staright after coming out of the oven.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Then coming out, winning the game, especially after that Super Bowl win?
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the biggest reasons for optimism coming out of such a debilitating loss are a defense that held up to the test and a defensive line that was dominant in the second half.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There are more things coming out.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
So far, there have been roughly 2,800 diagnoses of the deadly fungal infection with about a quarter of cases coming out of Texas, according to the CDC data.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
Verb
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With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of proving your value to everyone, focus on embodying it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her three-day-only event for the 89-minute movie that is essentially an extended trailer for her new The Life of a Showgirl LP easily soared well above the box office of two major Hollywood stars appearing in films with Oscar buzz.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Silvestri is executive producer on the upcoming HBO series I Love LA, starring Rachel Sennott, and has written on several TV shows in addition to appearing in shows such as The Good Place and Broad City.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Proper spacing improves air circulation around the plants, which can reduce the risk of spreading diseases and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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The distancing often leads to a falling out between former presidents and their former understudies who didn’t quite land the big role.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Malik and Tomlinson had a falling out since the end of the band, which included some Twitter beef.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of 9/11, Scott's company Ladder 118 was dispatched from its firehouse in Brooklyn to respond to the crisis unfolding at the World Trade Center.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The protests that are now unfolding are a result of that skepticism.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Videos circulating on social media show Border Patrol detaining individuals at various locations, including Washington Street and Green Bay Road, a Dunkin’ Donuts on Grand Avenue, and Rubi’s Bakery in Waukegan, according to Lake & McHenry County Scanner.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rumors started circulating a couple of weeks ago that the veteran PR agency, owned by Interpublic Group, will be dissolving.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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This does not reflect well on their development, considering how desperate the Bruins are for production.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Affleck and Matt Damon's Artist Equity production company co-produced the movie.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These datasets can help guide decisions about where to explore for these minerals, how to mitigate the environmental impacts of mining, and how to assess Earth's evolving surface in a changing climate.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Conclusion With engineering breakthroughs and evolving automotive and aviation standards, flying cars are no longer a distant sci-fi fantasy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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