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
  • Much in the way Tom Brady’s annual excellence limited Peyton Manning’s postseason upside, Patrick Mahomes‘ dynastic run with the Kansas City Chiefs has proven problematic for the other AFC quarterbacks of his era.
    Peter Sblendorio, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • How to Make Betty's Banana Bread This banana bread recipe proves simple is best.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • JoJo has appeared at a number of red carpet events with her father, including the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards and the ESPY Awards.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of appear
Verb
  • Many celebrities, including Spencer Pratt, Anna Faris, and Adrien Brody, have unfortunately lost their homes due to the rapidly spreading wildfires, with many other Angelenos under evacuation orders.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Rapidly spreading wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County Wednesday have destroyed roughly 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of spread
Verb
  • Polaroid photos and video tapes fell out of the building’s walls during the renovation, the district attorney’s office said.
    Hank Sanders, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • That came a year after the death of a freshman who fell out of a bunk bed and cracked his skull after drinking with his fraternity the night before.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of fall out
Verb
  • Genki's product deck also shows a pro controller for the Switch 2, which looks eerily similar to the original peripheral.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Food prices declined by 0.6% month on month as a result of conducive weather conditions, official statistics showed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of show
Verb
  • As news of the Village People's announcement circulated online, a number of social media users expressed their distaste for the group's change of tune.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Tour: Rumors are circulating that Beyoncé might be preparing to tour again, this time to perform her Cowboy Carter music live.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of circulate
Verb
  • Stay informed with the latest news, analysis and official statements as events unfold.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The incident, which unfolded around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Inn in the Meadowlands, sparked a multi-agency response, which included members of the East Rutherford Police and Fire Departments as well as Bergen County Regional SWAT Team’s county patrol units.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • There are generally two types of fighters in these brawls: the kind who get in — and push harder — when they’re hit in the face, and those who get out.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But is that too simplistic a way to think about why dryness leads to fires that can get out of control?
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of get out
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