as in evolved
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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.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken out
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There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many plants and animals have evolved many defenses to keep them safe from predators.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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During the struggle, DHS said two people came out of a nearby apartment and attacked the officer using a snow shovel and a broom handle.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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The legendary veteran shared much laughter with friends and spoke briefly, recognizing his wife Stella and thanking the crowd for coming out before passing the microphone to a friend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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He’s seemingly fallen out of the Spurs’ rotation and is the second-most expensive option here.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
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Purple proved to be the most challenging.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Michael Owens / Getty Images Rodgers completed 11 of 14 passes in the 4th quarter for 133 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds remaining in the game that proved to be the game-winner.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That capped a fourth quarter in which mortgage rates slowly declined, price gains cooled and buyers turned out in force.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bailey, who signed with NC State over some late interest from Miami, has turned out to be one of the best quarterbacks in the class.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Haack’s Hawaii and Park City trips come as the HGTV star continues to navigate a highly public personal life that has unfolded alongside her television career.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The incident unfolded when two children were riding an e-bike down Donnelly Avenue, a two-lane road between Lorton Avenue and Primrose Road.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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While interest in wholesome family content, particularly of the Mormon variety, has garnered the region growing attention, not all aspects of the state’s popularity have panned out so well, leading to a new set of laws to protect Utah children.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the Patrik Laine acquisition from the Columbus Blue Jackets — a calculated risk that has not panned out — came with a second-round pick the Canadiens just used to acquire Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Shaken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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