shaking out

Definition of shaking outnext
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 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 The look channels the glitz and glamour of showgirl style, which is shaking out to be a major theme this year. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Here’s how things are shaking out, big picture, according to the report. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025 That's compared to a 44% approval rating of his immigration policies, shaking out to a 55% majority disapproval. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025 What better way to recover than to spend a few days shaking out my legs across 100 miles of bike trail and spoiling myself with good food and drink? Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking out
Verb
  • But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.
    Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • This development offers a new model for autonomous robotics, proving that sophisticated, large-scale tasks can be managed through simple, self-organizing interactions.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • This month marks 50 years since New York City passed a landmark law requiring window guards to keep kids from falling out of buildings.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Police, however, didn't question him about any physical or forensic evidence found, rather focusing on what the couple was doing in the Bahamas and what happened in the hours prior to Lynette falling out of the dinghy.
    Adam Sabes , Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • With the return of warmer temperatures, Colorado's bears are coming out of hibernation early.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In the video, which was posted on YouTube, Perrin and his wife, Jenna, can be seen coming out of their home to discover a hot air balloon in their backyard.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • The Khartiia’s focus on rapidly evolving technologies has drawn attention beyond Ukraine’s borders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Public spaces are also evolving.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Shaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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