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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 two have gone out on numerous dancing tours together and shared the stage on DWTS over the years.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Part of it is that people just dig Del Toro, a movie fanboy who goes out of his way to boost film culture.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
All of that goes through American crude marketers, and then that crude goes out into the market.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Three e-mails should go out today, tonight, people will receive them, basically.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Part of it is that people just dig Del Toro, a movie fanboy who goes out of his way to boost film culture.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
All of that goes through American crude marketers, and then that crude goes out into the market.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Three e-mails should go out today, tonight, people will receive them, basically.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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And after the 2008 financial crisis, a handful of institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, participated in shaping regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the overall financial system—standing in contrast to firms that collapsed or resisted new oversight.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Years of economic and social crisis, political repression, insecurity, and collapsing institutions forced millions of Venezuelans to leave their country and rebuild their lives abroad during Nicolás Maduro’s rule.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed amid mostly modest movements in Europe following some sharper swings in Asia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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A day after Good was killed, a Border Patrol agent in Portland, Oregon, shot and injured two people, who authorities said were associated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Weir, along with Jerry Garcia, formed the band in Palo Alto in 1965, but is best-associated with San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the World Economic Forum’s opening ceremony, music mingled with Tanchum’s installation, which reacted in real time on stage to performances by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, joined by renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon and Grammy Award–winning artist Jon Batiste.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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