GOES OUT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

goes out

verb

present tense third-person singular of go out

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 But power goes out daily, often for more than 24 hours, and De La Cruz often has to use the solar panel to charge the tricycle. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Warriors punt goes out of bounds and Ocoee takes over on its own 13-yard line. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Shoulder Bags on Sale The shoulder bag is a small yet stylish accessory that never goes out of style — just ask Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 But the power goes out for five or six hours in Barquisimeto, San Cristóbal, Mérida or Maracaibo. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 First, the power goes out, leaving Bret wandering the halls as lights flicker around him. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 For the receivers who can handle it, Reich goes out of his way to explain how to adjust a route based on what the defensive back is showing. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Add too much vinegar and the dressing goes out of balance one way. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes out

Verb

More record highs are possible on Friday and through the weekend before the heat dome collapses early next week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
His body collapses in on itself on the fainting couch in the sitting room.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of collapses

Verb

Held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Shaky Knees mixes major alternative acts with indie-rock veterans and emerging artists.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
The visit mixes golf with diplomacy, including talks with Prime Minister Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly amid deep trade ties, Middle East policy differences, protests and an extensive rural security operation.

— Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixes

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Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Julianne Hough mingles with the crowd, as does Arian Moayed; Anna Wintour daughter Bee Carrozzini, who hosts her own cake-happy theater party every year, holds court with Fiona Rudin.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2026

Definition of mingles

Verb

The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of associates

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Klaudia hadn’t managed to take more than two steps out of the town car before the reporters descended, pens poised over their notepads, shouting until their voices peaked.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Dusk is easing into dark on the Cape Fear River when Max Cady (Javier Bardem) steps out of his car near Bluff’s Point.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026