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as in rolls out
to leave one's bed
we turn out early on workdays
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2
as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
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as in outs
to drive or force out
angrily turned their adult son out of their home for using drugs
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Recent Examples of turns out
When Codi receives an invitation to test the simulator’s latest build, the message turns out to be a trap set by Pinkolaf, a vengeful AI creature born inside DinoGames that has learned to manipulate real-world electronics.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
So long as the data turns out better than investors fear.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
While she and his working mom (Sarah Snook) are initially seen as culprits, the boy’s selfish father (Jake Lacy, who played similar roles in the dire Moriarty adaptation Apples Never Fall and The White Lotus) turns out to be the guiltiest party of all.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The compression of knowledge into transferable principles turns out to be the key to generating the incompressible richness of reality itself.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
What brings them back into each other's orbit is the murder of Rachel Hopkins (Jamie Tisdale), a figure who turns out to be key to both of their lives.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Chapter Five is actually just a lecture that somebody gives—somebody who turns out to be the protagonist, Tunde.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
That wise woman turns out to be Claire (Kate Hudson), who soon becomes Mike’s second wife and first (and only) performing partner.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
So long as the data turns out better than investors fear.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
While she and his working mom (Sarah Snook) are initially seen as culprits, the boy’s selfish father (Jake Lacy, who played similar roles in the dire Moriarty adaptation Apples Never Fall and The White Lotus) turns out to be the guiltiest party of all.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The compression of knowledge into transferable principles turns out to be the key to generating the incompressible richness of reality itself.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
What brings them back into each other's orbit is the murder of Rachel Hopkins (Jamie Tisdale), a figure who turns out to be key to both of their lives.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Chapter Five is actually just a lecture that somebody gives—somebody who turns out to be the protagonist, Tunde.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
That wise woman turns out to be Claire (Kate Hudson), who soon becomes Mike’s second wife and first (and only) performing partner.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns out
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On Wednesday night, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNN that headcount at his company would likely remain steady as the nation's largest bank rolls out AI internally.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new sauce rolls out to McDonald's locations nationwide starting November 3.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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In retaliation, Sir Jimmy outs Kelson as a phony with a fatal stab to the gut, though that’s not enough to save his own life.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Back at Rock Villa, a sip and paint with local artist Colin Peters proves an afternoon well spent.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kirundo Mini Dress Navy proves itself as an underrated winter staple in this A-line mini.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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It's been a while since any boat wakes disturbed the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this will be the thing that finally wakes them up.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Next to Pika Pika Paradise is a colorful birthday cake filled with Alcremie, and a Kangaskhan and Dragonite battle as a Fidough chases Eevees nearby.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The movie’s strongest sequences arrive in the second half, once Aaron begins to shed his most selfish impulses and gets up the nerve to pursue therapy.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is how the Canadiens’ top four is likely to look once Guhle gets up to speed, with Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson together on the top pair and Guhle and Hutson on the second pair, with Hutson most likely to shift over to the right side.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … CABLE CRACKDOWN – FCC dismisses liberal hosts as agency enforces anti-bias policy.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Turns out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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