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
  • The first round of the College Football Playoffs proved to be more lopsided than many anticipated.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • December proved to be a fruitful month as the Senate unanimously approved the measure and the House voted 367 to 33, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Their new ad appears to throw cold water at this legacy, in favor of something new.
    Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That, not would appear, iOS precisely what has been happening according to a new report published in TechCrunch.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 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
  • Some of the classics have fallen out of favor, too fragile to survive the jostling that happens on their long journey.
    Megan Thielking, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Anthony, who fell out of the rotation earlier this season, came out firing off the bench with 35 points in 28 minutes to go with 9 assists and 8 rebounds.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 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
  • Brazil agreed to take custody of the Argentine embassy, but President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, once an ally of Chávez, has shown scant interest in playing regional peace broker or advocating for the fates of his six houseguests.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of show
Verb
  • In both instances, the virus was a slightly different type than the one circulating in cows.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Musk has frequently come under scrutiny for his body, especially after shirtless paparazzi photos circulated with critical commentary.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of circulate
Verb
  • 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
  • Major changes in the cosmos are beginning to unfold this year, impacting the collective and you as an individual.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • Their father was able to get out of the snow and ride out as well.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of get out
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