come out with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To say (something) unexpectedly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He came out with a very dubious excuse.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To say (something) in a plainspoken way instead of euphemistically or obliquely, after reluctantly hesitating to do so.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To make (something) public or available to the public.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “come out with” mean?
To say (something) unexpectedly.
Is “come out with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.