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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
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Multiple Independence homeowners suffered structural damage, flooding or partial home collapses that week, including Manuel Ramirez and Michael Thomas, whose home was built in 1949.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Social psychologists have long demonstrated that when individuals merge into a group, nuance collapses.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the platform, which mixes highbrow political news sites with pop culture sources like People, has quietly emerged as a major force in the US information space.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The documentary cleverly mixes theatrical elements with more conventional methods, such as archival footage showing the city’s rich history of civil disobedience, to emphasize a lineage of organized opposition and the vitality of everyday people acting together.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 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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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 18 Feb. 2026.
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