Synonyms of go out

go out

verb

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapse
• go
• cave (in)
• tumble
• founder
• buckle
• yield
• crumple
• give
• give way
• die
• melt
• shatter
• crumble
• break down
• implode
• crash
• melt down
• break
• fail
• burst
• flatten
• give out
• snap
• pop
• deflate
• split
• crack
• smash
• stall
• conk (out)
• splinter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• swell
• inflate

2

as in to mix

to take part in social activities

she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mix
• associate
• mingle
• step out
• rub elbows
• party
• socialize
• fraternize
• revel
• hobnob
• circulate
• carouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• slight
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of go out

The first-year defensive coordinator faked like his radio went out so inside linebacker DeMarvion Overshown had to call the defense on his own. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Secretary of State Scott Schwab, a defendant in the lawsuit, asked the Kansas Court of Appeals to quickly review Folsom’s injunction, saying ballots for the August primary had already gone out informing voters there was no grace period. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

At the beginning of Episode 3, there’s a scene where random people come into their backyard, and Tom just goes out to talk to them. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 July 2026

Ultimately the rescue was successful — and Rai credits the brave lifeguard who initially went out. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026