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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Glaser herself appeared somewhat cowed by her own brazenness — which turned out to be the setup for another bit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several hundred people turned out over the course of the afternoon, filling the main parking area and forcing others to park in an adjacent hospital clinic lot and a nearby strip mall as a steady stream of visitors continued to arrive.—
Stephen Sorace , Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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When questioned about how the situation unfolded, Bunnie revealed they were lured by the man’s German luxury car.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s how a criminal investigation unfolded in an embezzlement case at the University of California, Davis.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 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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The audience laughed as the camera panned out to show their reaction, as Goldberg continued — and even pointed out one man's attire that caught her eye.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Shaken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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