come out

verb

Definition of come outnext
1
as in to prove
to come to be in the end everything came out OK

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

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3
as in to 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 come out
  1. prove
  2. appear
  3. spread
  4. fall out
  5. show
  6. circulate
  7. unfold
  8. get out
Verb
  • Sophie proved much more difficult for Anna to raise.
    Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Boomers proved especially resilient, stepping up to learn remote tools and AI platforms alongside their younger colleagues.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of prove
Verb
  • One of the lead actors appears on camera to directly address audiences about what lies ahead, along with an on-screen QR code that the audience can access for more information about continuing the narrative (for an additional price).
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The new Core 1 Gig, Home 3 Gig, and Edge 8 Gig plans appear to have launched last month and streamline the company’s existing options, as spotted earlier by 9to5Google.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of appear
Verb
  • 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
  • Scientists believe it may be spread by people releasing sick pet tortoises into the wild, Henen said.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of spread
Verb
  • Other groups joined in the push, which over the course of a week saw four major cities fall out of government control.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These workout earbuds were designed to never, ever fall out, thanks to their snug, in-ear fit and over-ear hooks.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fall out
Verb
  • David Groves, Cane Ridge High: David consistently shows a strong commitment to the band by practicing diligently, mentoring younger members, and attending every rehearsal and performance.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Saturday morning's drone attack took place in a city far from the front line of the war in Ukraine, potentially showing capabilities to strike deep inside Russia.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of show
Verb
  • Though a draft strategy is circulating, the Coast Guard would not make the document available for review.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The canard that the Jan. 6 riot was actually an FBI setup and was driven on by undercover agents has been circulating since the days after the attack.
    Will Carless, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of circulate
Verb
  • Around the same time, Argentine prosecutors were building a larger case that would, unfolding over the next five years, expose the inner workings of the entire torture-and-murder apparatus at ESMA.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • The Midshipmen are now 63-55-7 all time against the Black Knights with their 31-13 victory Saturday in Landover, Md. Navy got out to a 14-0 lead, scoring a touchdown on its first drive, then turning an interception into seven more points.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Police arrived and told him to get out of the vehicle.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of get out
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