Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going (away)
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The mountain snowpack functions as nature’s water bank, gradually melting to feed rivers and reservoirs through the dry months.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Industry executives say the shift reflects changing consumer habits, not disappearing demand.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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America’s doctors are rapidly disappearing into hospital systems.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The National Weather Service said their radar showed rain about 5,000-to-10,000 feet above sea level over southern Monterey County on Tuesday but that the rain was evaporating before reaching the ground.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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The evaporating water increases the humidity around the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the season, Frederique has allowed 17 catches on 30 targets against for 299 yards and one touchdown while breaking up three passes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hamilton collided with teammate Alohi Gilman while breaking up an Aaron Rodgers pass intended for Calvin Austin III.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Going (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28away%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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