GOING OUT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

going out

verb

present participle of go out

as in collapsing

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 mixing

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 going out So credit to him for going out there and doing it and playing pretty well. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 That’s because a white tank that skims your body just right will become your new favorite going out, work (especially if worn under a blazer), brunch, and even workout top. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Colorado State Patrol is joining AAA in saying that your tire going out is dangerous on the roads. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 Credit to the players going out and doing it. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2026 Colbert’s final show mostly stayed away from politics, with even the opening monologue tending toward less pointed jokes about whimsical subjects like potholes on an airport runway, as if the host was intent on not going out on an adversarial note. — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026 There was a beauty in this ritual, going out and not feeling shame about getting a hair transplant while getting reacquainted with my heritage. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going out

Verb

Elsewhere along the Black River, campers clung to collapsing structures and trees as floodwaters surged, while search crews continued looking for a woman swept away with her dogs.

— Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
At the same time, though, the league is far more reliant on a regional TV model that’s currently in the midst of collapsing.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of collapsing

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Brian La Broca was one of the vendors, selling water and a traditional drink called fernandito, a cocktail mixing Coca-Cola with fernet.

— Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
The trick to making the formula feel dynamic is mixing materials, as a blend of textures helps prevent your ensemble from falling flat.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026

Definition of mixing

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Acuff was held to three points after going 1 of 5 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range in the opening period.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of going

Verb

In recent days, Soto and Lindor have been seen mingling together in the dugout more than before, adding some substance to the claims that things are trending well.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

Definition of mingling

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Earlier this week, Sandy took an unexpected fledge after losing her balance and tumbling down the nest tree.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of tumbling

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And somewhere in the mix is a new technology facility that many are associating with a data center.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Definition of associating

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Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Late on, with the game already won, James Garner and substitute Merlin Rohl chased Enzo Fernandez, sending him crumpling to the turf.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026