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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
Suzuki usually only goes out if one of the regular penalty-killers is in the box.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes out
Verb
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By identifying patterns that precede instability, operators could intervene before plasma confinement collapses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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When normal matter collapses sufficiently, stars begin to form.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Celebrity nail artist Kim Truong mixes a light pink chrome polish from Toy’s x Inity and polishes from PLA’s Fashionably Light collection to get that ethereal vibe going.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Quicksand forms when water mixes with fine sand or clay.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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It is trained on the internet, and the internet is not the whole world, as anyone who steps out into nature very quickly realizes.—
Nick Hilden,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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“Goes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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