as in proved
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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Read below to see how the rest of the games shook out.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But the way the CIF-SS rankings shook out, Tesoro was the top team in the Division 3 pool but was aced out of the playoffs because like other divisions Division 3 could not have an at-large team at the top.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The governor’s map favored Republicans winning 20 of Florida’s 28 Congressional Districts — which is exactly how the results shook out on Election Day in 2022.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But the way the CIF-SS rankings shook out, Tesoro was the top team in the Division 3 pool but was aced out of the playoffs because like other divisions Division 3 could not have an at-large team at the top.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The governor’s map favored Republicans winning 20 of Florida’s 28 Congressional Districts — which is exactly how the results shook out on Election Day in 2022.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook out
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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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After some years of power-sharing, Khan fell out of favor with the military establishment and was ousted from office after a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That trend accelerated with the Great Recession, when the bottom fell out of the industry.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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