Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going under
Verb
-
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Toronto Blue Jays The Jays are a strong bet to repeat as American League champions even after striking out on Tucker.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Dallas’ defense has been bad on third downs, washing out a resurgent Dak Prescott season (second in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
-
But his tendency to swing and miss puts him at risk of washing out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Swinging a big trade can be the difference in a team winning a championship or flaming out early in the playoffs.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
-
Jack Harper, back working in his hometown after flaming out elsewhere, living as the responsible adult with an adorable little niece and her depressed, alcoholic mother, Zoe (Marin Ireland).—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Going under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20under. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
