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
Clothes that get tangled during their cycle usually ends up requiring extra drying time, so having this fabric shaken out can promote quicker sessions since air is allowed to disperse evenly (which also helps with the wrinkles).
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Or the fact that my beach towel would never go more than a few minutes unattended before it was neatly refolded, the sand shaken out by a pair of seemingly invisible hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But he’s been shaken out of his solipsistic reverie.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Or the fact that my beach towel would never go more than a few minutes unattended before it was neatly refolded, the sand shaken out by a pair of seemingly invisible hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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The protests quickly evolved into a nationwide uprising led largely by women and young people.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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What started as a niche hobby has evolved into a competitive collegiate esport that culminates each year in a global competition sponsored by Microsoft, aired on ESPN, and features a $100,000 prize fund.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Anton Forsberg made 19 saves for the Kings, who came out of the Olympic break three points out of a wild-card berth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, China has become better at manufacturing and research, and instead of copycat products, real innovation is coming out of the East, experts say.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Around 2015, Fleming had fallen out of love with stand-up and was struggling creatively.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jovic has fallen out of the rotation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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While lacking Khomeini’s theological standing, Khamenei proved to be politically shrewd.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soon Emanuel was talking to Brian Grazer, and Bill Maher proved to be one of the more gregarious guests, chatting with a few excited art collectors.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
28 Feb. 2026
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Confirming the identity of those fish turned out to be far more complicated than anyone anticipated.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to Moderna, the FDA’s review of its flu application turned out to be anything but clear and transparent.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the contentious hearing unfolded in Washington, an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good hundreds of miles away on the streets of Minneapolis, setting off what would become weeks of unrelenting protests and lawsuits against the administration.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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These crimes unfolded inside the child’s closest circle, not at the hands of strangers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Read on to hear more about how my days actually panned out while on the ground in Milan.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their efforts, however, have not panned out.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Shaken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20out. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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