came out

verb

Definition of came outnext
past tense of come out
1
as in proved
to come to be in the end everything came out OK

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2
as in appeared
to come into view come out, come out wherever you are!

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3
as in spread
to become known when the truth came out about the state of the company's finances, several top executives lost their jobs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for came out
  1. proved
  2. appeared
  3. spread
  4. unfolded
  5. circulated
  6. evolved
  7. showed
  8. came
Verb
  • The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of proved
Verb
  • His work has appeared in the New York Times, Smithsonian, Defector, Los Angeles Times, Montana Quarterly and countless publications that no longer exist.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His work has appeared in more than four dozen magazines, newspapers and websites.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeared
Verb
  • If the Communists won — if their revolution spread across the world, leaving nothing behind but misery and death — then the last best hope of Earth would vanish.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles How to watch 49ers vs. Dolphins Sunday 49ers’ Brock Purdy spreads holiday cheer, gets SUVs for his offensive line Next man up for 49ers?
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of spread
Verb
  • How the season unfolded was worlds away from what many people anticipated after Verstappen secured four wins in the first five races, some of them by a significant margin.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This December, the Caroling Party unfolded in a one-story ranch-style house in the Villages of Shady Hollow subdivision, located just off Frate Barker Road.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolded
Verb
  • The report gives fresh voice to allegations of misconduct that have circulated around Gaetz for years, in spite of his firm denials.
    Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Other versions of the claim circulated on X and Facebook.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of circulated
Verb
  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • To some, that showed a lack of overall concern about spills.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Herro also showed lob chemistry with Ware, which is something to keep any eye on going forward.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of showed
Verb
  • The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The countless number of men who came via rail to work on Henry Ford’s $5-a-day assembly lines, which debuted the same month as MCS, were planting the seeds for the station’s ultimate neglect and demise.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of came
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