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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as in putting out
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Recent Examples of coming out
Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Even so, Sadler said programs often underestimate the caliber of talent coming out of Michigan.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
He was seen walking gingerly with a slight limp at the end of practice coming out of the team’s facility … Backup left tackle James Hudson III fortunately returned to practice after leaving Wednesday’s with an apparent ailment.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The gathering on The Rooftop at Pier 17 found Marshall briefly taking the stage to address his shouting Stans, thanking them for coming out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
So Warren’s true colors are now coming out.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Even so, Sadler said programs often underestimate the caliber of talent coming out of Michigan.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
He was seen walking gingerly with a slight limp at the end of practice coming out of the team’s facility … Backup left tackle James Hudson III fortunately returned to practice after leaving Wednesday’s with an apparent ailment.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The gathering on The Rooftop at Pier 17 found Marshall briefly taking the stage to address his shouting Stans, thanking them for coming out.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
So Warren’s true colors are now coming out.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
Verb
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Arsenal know that and Smith will take no time proving it.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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And succeeding on Wall Street means proving it every day — a proposition only complicated by a retail world that is, well, more complicated.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Accuracy in Media, a conservative organization, released a video appearing to show a Reading Schools counselor advising parents to not disclose their child's trans identity to circumvent state laws.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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After appearing on Loving and Guiding Light in 1992, the actor booked his first major role on One Life to Live, playing Todd Manning.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As of Friday afternoon, the blaze is still 0% contained and keeps spreading.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In cities, growing populations strain aging water systems, spreading disease.—
Kelly Parsons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the 2010 season, Young had a falling out with the team, and most notable head coach Jeff Fisher.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Initial suspicions would put Santiago Caputo as the main culprit, given his public falling out with Karina and the Menem cousins.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What’s unfolding in streaming is a leadership parable that extends far outside media.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Today’s heating, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is unfolding within just a few decades.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These neighborhoods and communities are the center of Los Angeles’s entrepreneurial service desert, and building a headquarters in their midst creates jobs, reduces unemployment rates, and strengthens community ties by circulating local revenue.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In March, rumors began circulating that the couple were having marital struggles — but Asghari's rep shut the rumors down.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to Krakowski's casting, producers also announced that the production will extend again, with tickets now available through July 5, 2026.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Greene went on to appear in over 200 film and television productions, including movies The Green Mile, Maverick, two installments of The Twilight Saga, and Die Hard With a Vengeance, along with series Goliath, Tulsa King, and Reservation Dogs.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shepherd, who has contributed to the company’s acquisition phase and government and community relations efforts, will now also lead DBH’s evolving long-term growth strategy for ballparks.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While technology may still be evolving in some areas, a challenge also lies in adoption.—
Brad Rencher,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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