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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 is an ideal choice for those looking for a visible change, but with that effortless casualness that never goes out of style.
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
In the week following Shirley’s viral video, a host of copycats went out to day-care facilities around the country and posted their own videos.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
America indicted the leader of Venezuela on drug trafficking charges, the Justice Department said Saturday, and then went out and grabbed him from his own capital.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The unknowns include when the money being frozen was supposed to arrive in the state and when it is supposed to go out to providers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
In the week following Shirley’s viral video, a host of copycats went out to day-care facilities around the country and posted their own videos.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
America indicted the leader of Venezuela on drug trafficking charges, the Justice Department said Saturday, and then went out and grabbed him from his own capital.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The unknowns include when the money being frozen was supposed to arrive in the state and when it is supposed to go out to providers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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Those shows come from a time when fisheries were collapsing and regulations meant to save them forced fishermen into a daily sprint to the bottom.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gilbert is hardly the only celebrity lending their support to Ryder’s Law, which was named after a horse who died in Manhattan in 2022 after collapsing in the August heat.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Set in the world of Tokyo’s red-light district, Souza’s feature debut won the 119 Marvila Studios Award, the top prize in the Agora’s Works in Progress section, offering sound mixing services in post-production.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever mixed that show somehow got the intro music way up here and dialogue down here.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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This includes an examination of the kinds of brands and celebrities JOLLY looks to associate with, the best platforms to reach their audience and even the lengths of videos.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That means associating positive memories with new spaces.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The week offers a chance for newcomers to mingle with artists and A-listers as the city transforms into a hub of exhibitions, satellite fairs, and exclusive parties.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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With cutting-edge boutiques, moody bistros, colorful bars slinging cocktails, and stylish cafes, Cihangir has long been the scene where hip Turks and foreigners mingle.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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