1
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
Colorado State Patrol is joining AAA in saying that your tire going out is dangerous on the roads.
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Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 19 June 2026
There are plenty of regular state highways that would connect you down to Limon that would be faster without going out of your way here.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Sasha recently celebrated turning 25 by going out to dinner with her mom.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 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
Taking the time and going out and living the adventure life.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 19 June 2026
There are plenty of regular state highways that would connect you down to Limon that would be faster without going out of your way here.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Sasha recently celebrated turning 25 by going out to dinner with her mom.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 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
Taking the time and going out and living the adventure life.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going out
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The finding lands in a labor market that has cooled without collapsing.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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At one point, collapsing from sheer exhaustion.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The couple were photographed mingling with fellow parents of grads like Jessica Alba, according to pictures published in The Daily Mail.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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The records keep tumbling in for Smriti Mandhana.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Investors have fled Jakarta’s equity markets since the start of the year, with the Jakarta Composite tumbling over 35% year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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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
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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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
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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
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“Going out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20out. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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