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as in collapses
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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as in mixes
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 goes out
José Martínez, a 65-year-old former construction worker and resident of Old Havana whose power goes out daily, said the upheaval in Venezuela will affect Cuba.
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María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Because long after algorithms shift and platforms fade, the thing that never goes out of style is a good story, told well, by people who own their narrative.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On weekends, Barros goes out with friends and family.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
If Maciel goes out to run errands, sometimes Mazikeen tags along in a sling.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Proving French cuisine never goes out of style, this pretty destination spot has been named a top restaurant more than 10 times since opening in 1995.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Basically, a kid goes out trick-or-treating on Halloween.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Hit play before this deal goes out.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Because long after algorithms shift and platforms fade, the thing that never goes out of style is a good story, told well, by people who own their narrative.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On weekends, Barros goes out with friends and family.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
If Maciel goes out to run errands, sometimes Mazikeen tags along in a sling.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Proving French cuisine never goes out of style, this pretty destination spot has been named a top restaurant more than 10 times since opening in 1995.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Basically, a kid goes out trick-or-treating on Halloween.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Hit play before this deal goes out.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes out
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What’s becoming harder to ignore is who appears to be benefiting when oversight collapses.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fernandina gangway collapses during 4th of July fireworks The cause of the deck collapse is under investigation.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
25 Jan. 2026
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The story famously goes that the W16 configuration was sketched by Piëch on a bullet train in Japan.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This year’s crop of nominees also proved that age is nothing but a number, as the saying goes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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Discover medieval tales in Rhodes, where history mingles with the vibrant atmosphere of New Town and Old Town.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the footage, Victoria steps out diagonally opposite of Brooklyn, her back slightly turned toward him.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shows a mastery of craft or taps into the sublime, feels a part of the zeitgeist, steps out of its genre, takes big risks that pay off.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Goes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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