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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Relevance
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 second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • And many strikes proved far deadlier.
    Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of proved
Verb
  • The 77-year-old star appeared on stage toward the end of the CBS broadcast, where she was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture — Drama.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Videos posted to Russian military blogger channels appeared to show columns of Ukrainian armored vehicles on the move.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of appeared
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
  • What unfolded was nearly a worst-case scenario with the only positive being Williams managed to stay healthy and start every game, the first time a Bears quarterback has managed that since Jay Cutler in 2009.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.
    Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of unfolded
Verb
  • Since at least 2009, a persistent rumor has circulated on the Internet that farting (passing gas) burns up to 67 calories per fart.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Claims circulated Rashford had gone out the night before — on the Friday, 48 hours before the game — with accounts reaching people at United.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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
  • Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of showed
Verb
  • Shortly after, came the US Olympic trials.
    Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Razorbacks’ marquee win came against a Playoff team in Tennessee, but that didn’t spark a surge at all.
    Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of came
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