Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going (away)
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Much of the Charlotte area surpassed worst-case scenarios for snow accumulations Saturday, and temperatures are staying low enough to keep it from melting on Sunday, forecasters say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Sea level rise is also a direct result of a warming globe, caused by melting glaciers and the expansion of warmer water, which holds further implications for storms.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fragmentation is not disappearing anytime soon, and the shift from multilateralism to minilateralism reflects a new reality.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These giant bears hunt, mate and spend their days hanging out on Arctic sea ice, which is rapidly disappearing as the climate warms.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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The secret behind the formation of super-Earth and sub-Neptune exoplanets has been revealed, thanks to a study of four young planets that are evaporating.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Newer facilities rely on closed-loop cooling systems that recirculate cooling liquids instead of evaporating water.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Authorities say she was forced to remain outside while the suspects ransacked the residence and a Mercedes Sprinter van parked on the property before fleeing the scene.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The church recognizes that there is a legitimate rule of law—in fact, some people are fleeing countries because the rule of law is not working there.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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His priorities include lowering credit card interest rates, breaking up corporate monopolies, capping prescription drug prices, expanding free school meals, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Cook, stirring often and breaking up meat, until beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Data Privacy Week is one of those calendar moments that risks fading into the background.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The oil’s powerhouse formula has a number of benefits, including brightening skin and fading age spots.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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