as in proven
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.
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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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The culture evolved into even harsher demands without proper compensation, leading to widespread burnout and health issues.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To do this, methanotrophs have evolved enzymes that can grapple with the extremely strong and stable bonds between methane’s atoms.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tom Brady is coming out of retirement – sort of.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another legal win by Our Children’s Trust also came out of state court.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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This experience proved to me that predictive AI is a fundamental shift in marketing.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Saturday’s game against Georgia proved that Aguilar and Tennessee’s offense are ready to go toe-to-toe with any defense in the country.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mad Men would be named Best Drama for a third straight year and Temple Grandin commenced what turned out to be a seemingly endless onslaught at every applicable awards show, as the TV-movie tied an Emmy record with five major wins.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
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For a long time, dietary guidelines recommended that people reduce their fat intake, a suggestion that turned out to be too broad and misguided.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The news unfolded quickly and spread within moments on social media.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Because the seller is the estate, the process likely unfolded differently than the more common private sale of a sports team from one person to another.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shaken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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