Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going (away)
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Direct reduction furnaces purify iron ore without fully melting it.
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The event has quickly faced problems including power outages, melting ice cream – and a lack of representation from states that declined to send delegations.
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None of this means Chinese firms are disappearing from Africa.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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Liquid versions of this technology worked, but used toxic, fast-evaporating solvents.
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Add a layer of mulch over the top of the soil to keep moisture from evaporating quickly.
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Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
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The bag provided the only real contrast in the outfit, breaking up the sea of black without disrupting its clean, minimalist feel.
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Shortly after breaking up with Dakota, Ainsley started dating Ryder, the high school quarterback.
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Their self-cleaning nature means blooms drop naturally after fading, eliminating tedious deadheading.
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Halsey and her fans’ outrage over an old album review is showing no signs of fading.
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“Going (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28away%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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