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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters
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Recent Examples of go out
This World Premiere buddy comedy will warm your heart and leave you laughing long after the lanterns go out.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Our kids just went out and made every play.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
The junior shooting guard then went out Friday night and made sure to do everything possible to extend the high school basketball careers of his beloved senior teammates.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
To help quiet the chatter, work through any stressors before the lights go out, says Harvey.
—Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Our kids just went out and made every play.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
The junior shooting guard then went out Friday night and made sure to do everything possible to extend the high school basketball careers of his beloved senior teammates.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
To help quiet the chatter, work through any stressors before the lights go out, says Harvey.
—Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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Degrading Iran’s war machine The larger munitions would have likely been used to penetrate underground facilities, destroy missile launch bunkers, and collapse tunnels or storage depots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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This side-splitting comedy follows the same well-meaning troupe from The Play That Goes Wrong, whose latest attempt at staging Peter Pan quickly collapses into chaos.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ground chicken is mixed with mild Monterey Jack cheese and a classic buffalo-style seasoning to make these flavorful meatballs.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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So, there's an awful lot at play in this war in addition to just the tragedy associated with those that are -- those that are dying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, reducing irrigation frequency and improving drainage is a great chemical-free way to combat weed problems associated with excess soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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An après-ski party is the ideal time for people to mingle and relax after a long day on the slopes.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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