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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2
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
Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
World Sevens isn’t the only product of its kind that’s going out to market.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Those invites start going out in October.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
McDonald encourages students to build safety habits before going out.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
No one on the sideline should apologize for going out and dominating the opening drive, especially considering how rocky camp has been.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Uplifting and cerebral, this strain is perfect for more physical summertime activities like playing volleyball at the beach or going out for a round of mini-golf.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Such moments remind him of the sensation of singing onstage, the terror of going out there with nothing but your naked, human voice.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
World Sevens isn’t the only product of its kind that’s going out to market.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Those invites start going out in October.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
McDonald encourages students to build safety habits before going out.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
No one on the sideline should apologize for going out and dominating the opening drive, especially considering how rocky camp has been.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Uplifting and cerebral, this strain is perfect for more physical summertime activities like playing volleyball at the beach or going out for a round of mini-golf.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Such moments remind him of the sensation of singing onstage, the terror of going out there with nothing but your naked, human voice.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going out
Verb
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Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The project is being positioned as a theatrical horror experience mixing scares with romance, built around the real-life historical event.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Well, there are many, many mixing desk tapes which would, in the Seventies, have been done to cassette.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here divers can cruise over the top of a wall, mingling with groups of grey, white tip and black tip reef sharks, as well as parrotfish and barracuda at a beginner-friendly 60ft.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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If the idea of mingling with nude strangers feels more stressful than serene, instead head to Tempelhofer Feld, a former airfield transformed into a 741-acre expanse (Berlin’s largest outdoor space) perfect for jogging, biking, or an alfresco meal.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Quarterback play was the headline both going into the game and now after, though the specifics have changed.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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More than 30 nations have suspended some parcel shipments to the United States in preparation of new tariff rules going into effect this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sure, Levy still has uncertain reservations about stepping out of his comfort zone, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying the luxury hotel reservations made for him, as well as his newfound appreciation for indelible adventures.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Jones tried to make a hero play on the Chargers’ final third-down conversion, stepping out of his assignment and out of his containment lane to rush the passer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Or the opposite, suddenly words are tumbling onto a page as if someone else is conducting.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Renee Parenteau To say that Shannon Miller knows about tumbling in gymnastics would be an understatement.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Singh was blocking both lanes of the northbound Turnpike when Dufresne’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan hit the truck, crumpling underneath the 18-wheeler’s trailer.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Going out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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