coming out 1 of 2

noun

as in putting out

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coming out

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verb

present participle of come out
1
as in proving
to come to be in the end everything came out OK

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

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3
as in spreading
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 coming out
Verb
For the first time in several years, local Democrats don’t fear the backlash of coming out as a Democrat in a solidly red county, said John Barry, the chair of the Jack County Democratic Party. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Fifth-round selection Jaden Dugger is still a raw product coming out of Louisiana, but the 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker is getting opportunities in practice to try his hand at a variety of spots. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 One of the hottest debates in the energy industry right now is how much oil is actually coming out of the Persian Gulf, and the answer could determine how long the Iran war lasts. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Sanchez has 13 goals coming out of the weekend to Banda’s 12. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Wright said that on August 8, total oil coming out of the Gulf exceeded that 20-million-barrel mark. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 After coming out of Atlanta really late, getting in in the early morning hours here, rain delay (Thursday) and lost our starter after three innings. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Boston Legacy’s defense has been the backbone of the team’s strong play since coming out of the World Cup break just over a month ago. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming out
  1. production
  2. proving
  3. appearing
  4. spreading
  5. publishing
  6. falling out
  7. unfolding
  8. circulating
Noun
  • Rather than just a reproductive issue, endometriosis is a whole-body condition, affecting everything from emotional regulation to hormone production and gut health.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The heat has caused a fall in nuclear generation, with power plants forced to shut down or reduce production across the region, while wind power generation has been weak over the summer.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • Trump remains data-center booster amid bipartisan opposition The rapid expansion of data centers, which house networks and services for digital information and services, is proving to be the rare issue that cuts through party lines.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Under the convention the burden of proving that exclusion falls on the Fund, not the claimant, and Oman has three years to force the question in court.
    — Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Russia's surprise return to the table sparked dismay among European officials, who opposed appearing with Siluanov in the traditional G20 photo, which was ultimately taken without the Russian minister.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Malört also found its way into the food menu, appearing in beef chili dogs, Nutella churros and sausage pizza slices.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • The resumption of classes comes in the middle of a ravaging disease outbreak that is spreading rapidly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t be alarmed, but George Michael fever — which is the incessant urge to listen to the music British singer-songwriter George Michael — has been spreading for the past couple of years.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of spreading
Noun
  • My interest came from learning folk songs, memorable stories passed down over the generations in an oral sense before the American music business cut it up and started handing out ownership of copyrights and publishing.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But that would have meant Parton relinquishing half the publishing rights and therefore half the royalties.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of publishing
Verb
  • The couple left the UK for North America in 2020 after stepping back from royal life, and the years since have seen a public falling out with the wider royal family.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The following must be addressed to avoid a potential falling out between their sons and to protect their own estate.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of falling out
Verb
  • In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Can this connection roll with an unforeseen professional development that’s unfolding?
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolding
Verb
  • Videos circulating online show crowds lining the narrow streets of Oia to pose in front of the Greek island's famous blue-domed churches — with some visitors lining up early in the morning for their turn.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the last few days, children had watched ICE through school bus windows — a video was circulating of kids filming from inside of a bus, shocked by the number of vehicles blocking the road.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of circulating

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“Coming out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20out. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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