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
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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
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Recent Examples of go out
The Department of Public Safety previously said teletype notifications — digital inter-agency notices — went out to metro-area law enforcement agencies: one from the Brooklyn Park Police Department at 4:25 a.m. and another from the State Patrol at 4:40 a.m.
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025
On Friday, August 1, checks will go out for SSI recipients, retirees who have been collecting checks since before May 1997, and retirees who also collect SSI benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But both new and established firms go out of business.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
But the hypocrites are the people who went out and make this this -- this conspiracy theory.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025
On Friday, August 1, checks will go out for SSI recipients, retirees who have been collecting checks since before May 1997, and retirees who also collect SSI benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But both new and established firms go out of business.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
But the hypocrites are the people who went out and make this this -- this conspiracy theory.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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One option is to mix a couple of drops of dish soap with warm water in a large bucket and scrub the items with a non-abrasive brush or sponge.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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In camp, Martin has been practicing with the third-team defense, with some second-team reps mixed in.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Today marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa went missing.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The gorgeous blooms mingle well with other flowers, making an ideal addition to perennial borders and butterfly gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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In those clubs, people mingled and danced to rock tunes not scientifically formulated for rug cutting.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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