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as in rolls out
to leave one's bed
we turn out early on workdays
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as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
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as in outs
to drive or force out
angrily turned their adult son out of their home for using drugs
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Recent Examples of turns out
The cost of victory turns out to be everything.
—
Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The meat always turns out perfectly pull-apart tender.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
My absolute favourite turns out to be 127, created in 1890 and named after the page on the ledger where its formula originally appeared.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Made of food-grade aluminum, the device’s 12-hole tray turns out perfect rounds in one swipe, and the beechwood rolling pin seals them with barely any effort.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And so, there are a lot of things that went unexpectedly well, and there are a lot of things that, turns out, aren’t achievable as planned.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
That reluctant leader often turns out to be the best one.
—Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The meat always turns out perfectly pull-apart tender.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
My absolute favourite turns out to be 127, created in 1890 and named after the page on the ledger where its formula originally appeared.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Made of food-grade aluminum, the device’s 12-hole tray turns out perfect rounds in one swipe, and the beechwood rolling pin seals them with barely any effort.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And so, there are a lot of things that went unexpectedly well, and there are a lot of things that, turns out, aren’t achievable as planned.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
That reluctant leader often turns out to be the best one.
—Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns out
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Not one mob but two awaits him as his casket rolls out of the factory gates.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as people debate the necessity of school supply lists as the back-to-school season rolls out.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even my husband, who cleans for a living, is impressed.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Crewe Tractor’s story proves that a business guided by values, responsibility, and community care can turn criticism into trust, engagement, and even inspiration.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here’s more in this story that proves forgiveness can overshadow tragedy.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today's average founder wakes to a cascade of notifications scattered across Slack, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, email, and TikTok.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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When a knock wakes Tom, he’s given a startling revelation by a fellow cop.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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After the program gets up and running, the federal government guarantees in its contract with Indiana there are at least 450 detainees, or else the feds will pay for the shortage, Arnold said.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The victim, who was pulling a cart along the sidewalk at the time, falls to the ground but eventually gets up and tries to run after the suspect while holding his side.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for the third criticism—that the point system is gamification, trivializing death and destruction—Prickly dismisses it out of hand.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Turns out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20out. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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