shaken out

Definition of shaken outnext
past participle of shake out
as in evolved
to come to be after hearing about all the elaborate planning, I can't wait to see how that wedding shakes out

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Recent Examples of shaken out But he’s been shaken out of his solipsistic reverie. A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken out
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  • Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • But there’s no one on any planet that could read anything but a small sampling of the books that come out in a particular time period, even in a certain category.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The truth will come out, and the public must be reminded in this moment that no one is above the law.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Gagnon's was the second trade proposal authored by a major outlet Wednesday, in which the Raiders receive incoming draft compensation as part of the acquisition of a quarterback with once high expectations who has fallen out of favor with his current organization.
    Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The project was greenlit during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a moment when movie musicals were considered risky, and romantic comedies had fallen out of favor.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Herro proved to be a quality bench player earlier in his career, becoming the first and only Heat player to ever win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2021-22 season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Daniel Popper explains why Herbert proved it after taking 129 hits, the second-most in a season since 2000.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • After all, Princess Fiona took a chance on Shrek, and that turned out great for her, right?
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • And so many millions came to our live pages and live streams and channels as the event unfolded.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.
    Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Which panned out for the Browns even worse than that trade-and-sign with Russell Wilson worked for the Broncos.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Those ideas have not yet panned out.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Shaken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20out. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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