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as in to prove
to come to be everything will turn out fine in the end

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turnout

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noun

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Recent Examples of turn out
Verb
While spearheading an investigation that turns out to include everything from corrupt cops to child welfare, Tom’s personal life is a wreck. Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 And actually, that combination often turns out to be inevitable if your travel companions are anything like mine. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
Election officials say July 30 was the highest turnout day so far for early in-person voting, with 15,965 voters submitting ballots. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Voter turnout in the United States is notoriously low compared with other democracies. Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn out
Verb
  • Boston community and city leaders say new safety measures are rolling out this week, after recent alarming violence in Downtown Boston around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
    Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Metrics like meetings held, tools rolled out or trainings completed are not impact.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The bathroom had blood splattered on the wall, so hospital staff asked a janitor to clean it.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Following the recommendations by Abraham, a dryer venting ductwork should be cleaned at least once every two years to ensure proper air flow, maximize the performance of the appliance, and prevent the risk of fire in a home.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • A day after the San Diego Padres acquired two starting pitchers at the trade deadline, Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta exited a rehab outing with an apparent injury.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out for a rare family outing with all three of their children this weekend, attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 1.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Unfamiliar Hungarian names from the nearby vineyards on the wine list can prove a revelation—in a good way—at lunch or dinner.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But Covid-19 vaccines have consistently proved to provide significant protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Former Bruins assistant general manager Evan Gold found his new gig just a couple of hours down I-95 south.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
  • With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.
    Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Birdie cried and slept and cried, then woke to an oily splotch on the pillowcase.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Something about that moment woke the offense up as Jeremy Payne rushed in for a touchdown a few plays later.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Seattle manager Dan Wilson was ejected for the second time over the past four games.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The last game of her Liberty tenure was a July 12 loss to the Toronto Tempo, a matchup she got ejected for throwing a shoe at Marina Mabrey.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While the pole may have fallen out of nowhere, there were warning signs that Rosentreter and others say were ignored.
    Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And only once, in four seasons with Riley, has USC fallen out of the top seven nationally in that efficiency rate.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Turn out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20out. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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