Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going (away)
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Atlanta's checkpoint wait time spiked as high as 90 minutes on Saturday morning before melting away to nothing in the afternoon on what is typically one of the slowest days of the week for air travel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Evenly spread out in a thin layer on a half sheet pan, each piece of rigatoni is cloaked in sauce and melting cheese, yet comes out of the oven perfectly al dente, with delightfully crisp edges.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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But with reservation-only cabanas claiming many of the prime loungers (and the in-pool chairs disappearing early), the savvy move is the quieter second pool at the opposite end of the pool deck.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The three boats were almost home, sailing the last few dozen miles before disappearing into Maine’s unchartable maze of inlets and bays.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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But during this year’s drought, much of that water is evaporating before reaching the marshes, Davis said.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran's capabilities are evaporating by the hour, while American strength grows fiercer, smarter and utterly dominant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Co-written, directed and produced by Jamila, Season 1 is set in late-1980s Canada, centring on two siblings struggling to adapt to a new life after fleeing Lebanon.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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If convicted, Talley faces up to 7 years in prison on the fleeing charge, up to 4 years in prison on the property damage charge, and up to 6 months in jail on the stunt driving charge.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the party was breaking up, officers reported hearing multiple gunshots near the home.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pair make several successful films before breaking up, both romantically and professionally.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks, and supporting skin repair.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Siakam also unsuccessfully used a fake before fading away, only to have Wembanyama block the shot, which Carter Bryant grabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Going (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28away%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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