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 invitation that went out this morning provides a few small clues.
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Beauseen Classic Leather Penny Loafers Penny loafers never go out of style, and this buttery leather pair offers a luxe look at an unbeatable price.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers acquired Glasnow with October in mind and then went out and won a World Series with him on the shelf.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Beauseen Classic Leather Penny Loafers Penny loafers never go out of style, and this buttery leather pair offers a luxe look at an unbeatable price.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers acquired Glasnow with October in mind and then went out and won a World Series with him on the shelf.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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By this time, the Soviet Union had collapsed, leading Manuylov to start a business in the candy trade.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, the airport had a failsafe in the form of a ground material designed to collapse under the plane's weight and stop it in its tracks.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For bourbon lovers, mix up a Gold Rush (all those recipes are below).—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lucky went 1,500 days in the shelter without being adopted, then everything changed.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before all that happened, though, there was the eight-course dinner, which went totally fine as predicted.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then there's also going to be panel interviews and mingling with the judges again.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Off-schedule, Ralph Lauren invited guests to the brand’s Upper East Side headquarters to present its newest collection, with Oprah Winfrey, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and Jessica Chastain among those mingling in the front row.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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