shaking out

present participle of shake out
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 When asked by an attendee how the race is shaking out, Chapman said while Matsui took less of the primary vote than Vang, the incumbent has some support from Republicans in the district. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Ohtani was seen shaking out his arm between swings and hobbling off and on for months. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Rinse Away Beach-Day Buildup After thoroughly shaking out your towels, our experts recommend giving them a quick rinse to dislodge anything else stuck in the fabric. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 By halftime, one was at the hospital, and the other was running for his life on every snap while frantically shaking out his throwing hand. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 After picking up the milk crate and shaking out the contents, Wardlaw said, the man grabbed him. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 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 The top 12 picks have multiple different ways of shaking out on Thursday night. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking out
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  • Munn’s handbag rotation runs the gamut from petite shoulder bags to oversized totes, proving there’s no shortage of options.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From a slouchy parka and suede boots to a color-popping suit and generations-old rubies, Princess Leonor is proving that a future queen’s wardrobe can have plenty of range.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Fallows added SpaceX and Tesla are also falling out of favor with Long Angle members.
    — Frank Holland, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Mahomes sprinted to his right to avoid pressure and, a split-second before falling out of bounds, heaved a pass that somehow hit Tyreek Hill in stride for 48 yards.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • Anudike-Uzomah was merely a two-star recruit coming out of Lee’s Summit.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Detroit also has the preparation advantage coming out of its bye.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As with any fan culture, the lore and language are self-referential and constantly evolving.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Shaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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