goes out

Definition of goes outnext
present tense third-person singular of go out
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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 Lewandowski has approved numerous contracts at DHS and often needs to sign off on large ones before any money goes out the door, the current and former department employees said. Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style! Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Suzuki usually only goes out if one of the regular penalty-killers is in the box. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes out
Verb
  • As the operation collapses into violence and betrayal his only way out is to keep flying.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The heavier, denser snow brought about by the abundant moisture in the air make catastrophic roof collapses more likely, Tachibana said.
    Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ancient Egyptian lore mixes with the history of photography, ancient ceramics, Philippine textiles and contemporary enamels.
    Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Formed in Southern California in 2011, the group built its following on a genre-blurring sound that mixes alternative rock, indie pop and hip-hop influences, anchored by frontman Jesse Rutherford’s brooding vocals.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As a dad, my husband gets to pick where his attention goes.
    Liana Finck, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • A little breathing room goes a long way.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bar Tab Taran Dugal mingles at a West Village art-salon-cocktail-lounge.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Everyone associates that with us.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • López steps out of a Ferrari 488, a gift that coincides with his 22nd birthday.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Cradles his bass inside its case and steps out of the taxi into the late-afternoon air.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Goes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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