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
Another outing actually feels likely, and the way the last two movies shook out may hint at what the focus will be next time.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Police shook out his clothing and found a single shell casing.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
And Desmond Bane finally shook out of a shooting funk and hit seven 3s for the Magic.
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John Niyo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Here's how the voting shook out.
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New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Here’s how The Post’s initial mock draft shook out.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Neither Nielsen nor NBCUniversal is offering a breakdown of how the audience shook out between NBC and Peacock, though clearly the vast majority of those viewers watched on the broadcast network.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Read below to see how the rest of the games shook out.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Police shook out his clothing and found a single shell casing.
—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
And Desmond Bane finally shook out of a shooting funk and hit seven 3s for the Magic.
—
John Niyo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Here's how the voting shook out.
—
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Here’s how The Post’s initial mock draft shook out.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Neither Nielsen nor NBCUniversal is offering a breakdown of how the audience shook out between NBC and Peacock, though clearly the vast majority of those viewers watched on the broadcast network.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Read below to see how the rest of the games shook out.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook out
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Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
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The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
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At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
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A bit made funnier, but also scarier, when the magazines fell out.
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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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