as in proving
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 shaking out
At the start of the fourth set, after Fonseca fended off a break point and closed the third with consecutive aces, Djokovic was shaking out his hand, seemingly because of cramp.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There’s a wonderful small moment midway through the season where Reilly’s lightly bugging out in his dingy apartment, shaking out his limbs at sharp, insectile angles to get comfortable.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
You are known for your beach paintings, which beautifully evoke the simple pleasures of a sand-in-the-toes day—shaking out towels, applying sunscreen.
—Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Allow to sit overnight, before shaking out over old newspaper or paper towels.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The top 12 picks have multiple different ways of shaking out on Thursday night.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
In the video, Milgrim is seen shaking out her arms before stepping up to the bar, wearing a powerlifting belt with her first name, pink shoes and knee-high socks.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Those transactions are still shaking out, while some of the propoertis have gone vacant and have lost access to utilities.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There’s a wonderful small moment midway through the season where Reilly’s lightly bugging out in his dingy apartment, shaking out his limbs at sharp, insectile angles to get comfortable.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
You are known for your beach paintings, which beautifully evoke the simple pleasures of a sand-in-the-toes day—shaking out towels, applying sunscreen.
—Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Allow to sit overnight, before shaking out over old newspaper or paper towels.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The top 12 picks have multiple different ways of shaking out on Thursday night.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
In the video, Milgrim is seen shaking out her arms before stepping up to the bar, wearing a powerlifting belt with her first name, pink shoes and knee-high socks.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Those transactions are still shaking out, while some of the propoertis have gone vacant and have lost access to utilities.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking out
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Their mutual respect and approach to collaborations blurred the lines between high fashion, art, and street culture, proving that creativity thrives in community.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle are opening up about their falling out with Boy Meets World costar Ben Savage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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The two men had a falling out in the early 2000s.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The court could rule on a case coming out of Mississippi this month.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The company’s expansion comes amid an evolving media landscape, where creators, entertainers, athletes, comedians and experts are building businesses across content, brand partnerships, live experiences, intellectual property and traditional media.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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