The phrase "shakes out" has several synonyms, including "evolves," meaning to develop or progress over time, "unfolds," meaning to reveal or become clear, "emerges," meaning to come into existence or become visible, and "transpires," meaning to occur or happen. Other similar phrases include "falls into place," meaning to become organized or make sense, "settles," meaning to become calm or stable, and "comes to light," meaning to be revealed or discovered. All of these expressions convey the idea of something coming to fruition or becoming clear after a period of ambiguity or uncertainty.