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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In the video, which was posted on YouTube, Perrin and his wife, Jenna, can be seen coming out of their home to discover a hot air balloon in their backyard.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Why are there so many compelling voices coming out of Chile?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
These constraints have been felt acutely in Asia, which is home to 60 percent of the world’s population, holds much of the world’s manufacturing capacity and has some of the greatest dependence on oil and gas coming out of the Persian Gulf.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Crews found a nearby manhole had a ladder coming out of it and wires were exposed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
With the return of warmer temperatures, Colorado's bears are coming out of hibernation early.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
In the video, which was posted on YouTube, Perrin and his wife, Jenna, can be seen coming out of their home to discover a hot air balloon in their backyard.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Why are there so many compelling voices coming out of Chile?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
These constraints have been felt acutely in Asia, which is home to 60 percent of the world’s population, holds much of the world’s manufacturing capacity and has some of the greatest dependence on oil and gas coming out of the Persian Gulf.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Crews found a nearby manhole had a ladder coming out of it and wires were exposed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
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But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This development offers a new model for autonomous robotics, proving that sophisticated, large-scale tasks can be managed through simple, self-organizing interactions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While appearing on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live alongside The Devil Wears Prada 2 costars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the Oscar-winning actress, 76, opened up about a potential future collaboration with her Only Murders in the Building costar Martin Short.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Irving’s Astoria became an international hit, with editions appearing in Britain and Germany and France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That agreement, a 10-day pause between Israel and Lebanon, is part of a broader attempt to stop the conflict from spreading further.—
Sohel Uddin,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Violence remains unpredictable and is increasingly spreading beyond the capital.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Co-productions can cut even closer than that.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The International Energy Agency reported that global production was up 3% in 2025.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This month marks 50 years since New York City passed a landmark law requiring window guards to keep kids from falling out of buildings.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Police, however, didn't question him about any physical or forensic evidence found, rather focusing on what the couple was doing in the Bahamas and what happened in the hours prior to Lynette falling out of the dinghy.—
Adam Sabes , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Created by Santino and Nick Kreiss (Punk’d, The Eric André Show), The Bad Game Show drops celebrities into a chaotic mix of trivia and absurd challenges, where surprise guests crash the game and nothing goes as planned, all unfolding inside Lee’s mom’s basement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Voice messages announcing deaths are layered over static shots of an empty home, echoing her own experience of events unfolding.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Video circulating on social media appears to show a confrontation before the shooting that seemed to involve a large group of people.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Local police too, have stated that false posts circulating in WhatsApp groups, including claims of worker deaths and exaggerated reports of violence and arrests, have contributed to the escalation of unrest.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But for most writers navigating the publishing industry in 2026, the financial reality is far more complicated.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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