shake out 1 of 2

as in to prove
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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shakeout

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noun

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Recent Examples of shake out
Verb
Fans of the books know how this goes on paper, but who knows how this adaptation shakes out? Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025 As stated, Book was brought in for a visit and could be signed and added to the roster in the coming days depending on how the injury report shakes out for both Hurts and Pickett. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
Clearly, there are some steps left to go in legacy media’s shakeout during the months ahead, following an eventful summer. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024 Now, many say, all that expansion is setting the stage for a shakeout. Robert Frank, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shake out 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake out
Verb
  • Earlier experiences, such as the exit of Mars Inc. and its M&M's brand sponsorship, which led to Kyle Busch moving to another team, prove the real-world impacts these financial challenges have.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The latter proved particularly tricky because the office had to remove and read the messages without arousing suspicion.
    Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • With ravishing Venus charging up your 10th house of authority and career and powerhouse Pluto hovering over your eighth house of intimacy, expect a spicy shake-up in your personal and professional life.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Moving up and down again Markets moved higher Tuesday as traders tried to look past President Donald Trump’s latest tariff shake-ups.
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The pair had a falling out when Wilson was traded by the Seahawks to the Broncos.
    Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Apple was unloved and arguably fell out of favor in 2024 as AI darling Nvidia overtook the favorite tech stock crown.
    Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The unexpected shutdown also caused widespread concern among consumers about their deposits, their bank and the banking system.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
  • These could possibly include forcing a government shutdown to push the Trump White House away from their moves toward authoritarianism and back toward a situation that elicits dialogue, negotiations, and compromise.
    Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow vacates the top spot and ends the week at No. 4, with Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet closing at No. 5.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Condo closings are officially underway at the iconic Art Deco property and are being handled by real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Shake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20out. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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