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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
The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, March 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (March 18) and fourth (March 25) Wednesdays, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
As soon as the news broke last night that Khamenei was dead, young people in a city outside Tehran went out to dance in the streets.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Most notably was his retaliatory blindside hit on Miami Heat Markieff Morris, who had similarly gone out of his way to shove Jokic moments earlier.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
After doo-be-dos went out of style in the late ’60s, Sedaka focused on songwriting.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
As soon as the news broke last night that Khamenei was dead, young people in a city outside Tehran went out to dance in the streets.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Most notably was his retaliatory blindside hit on Miami Heat Markieff Morris, who had similarly gone out of his way to shove Jokic moments earlier.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
After doo-be-dos went out of style in the late ’60s, Sedaka focused on songwriting.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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When the Assad regime in nearby Syria collapsed in late 2024, its security forces had been hollowed out – and its economy ravaged – by years of civil conflict.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The teen's mental health collapsed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 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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Ferris, who pitched 1-2/3 scoreless innings in his second Cactus League start Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-6 split-squad loss to the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, noticed the contrast going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The debt markets going pencils down is a huge risk to an M&A market that looks poised to rip.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many of the artists associated with SAAP, including Paksa, then abandoned art in favor of various forms of activism.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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There are, of course, risks associated with the path the president chose, and Iraq and Afghanistan showed how quickly events can overwhelm our plans.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Worthy will also be on hand to offer game analysis, mingle with attendees, and sign more than a few basketballs as mementos.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Wales on February 26 and mingled with oodles of well-wishers despite the day’s rain.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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