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as in to appear
to come into view
come out, come out wherever you are!
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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 come out
The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Moore, who transferred to the Ducks in 2024 after one year with UCLA, was a five-star recruit coming out of high school.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Landry is a supportive friend, one of the first Hollander comes out to.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The next thing will be a film that comes out in March.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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However, that land proved to be insufficient for the expansion plans, prompting the purchase of an additional 900-acre lot.—
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In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
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That's when Osubor noticed an orange fall out of Rockwell’s shopping bag as Rockwell headed toward his car in the parking lot.—
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Monk, who fell out of coach Doug Christie’s rotation recently, went 9 of 15 from the field and 7 of 9 from 3-point range.—
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To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.—
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These stories show how contemporary Greeks came to understand and embed Phoenicians, their culture and practices into their mythology.—
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The clip, which circulated widely on social media, captured shocked reactions from shoppers and employees alike.—
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Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.—
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
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But there was no way to get out of it because that was just where my brain and my heart were.—
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Taylor had just pulled into the shopping center and said, while finishing up a cigarette, three guys in a black SUV approached, and two got out.—
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“Come out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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