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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Recent Examples of shook out
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.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook out
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The fans responded to the team's new winning ways, even though winning proved to be temporary.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While machines have mastered both sight and sound, the sense of taste has proved harder to digitize.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Last September, shortly after Schulman joined, Burberry fell out of the FTSE 100 index of blue chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange due to its shrinking valuation.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The importance of a strong defensive midfielder was clear to see last season when Manchester City fell out of the title race once Rodri had suffered a serious knee injury, although Gravenberch’s emergence in the role remains one of Slot’s great coaching success stories.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The trajectory of India-China relations has evolved from one of post-colonial brotherhood to modern-day strategic rivalry.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Faux flowers have evolved far beyond the flat, plastic-looking stems of the past, now offering realistic textures, subtle color variations, and natural movement that rival fresh blooms.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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