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as in collapsing
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters
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as in mixing
to take part in social activities
she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody
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Recent Examples of going out
That’s because a white tank that skims your body just right will become your new favorite going out, work (especially if worn under a blazer), brunch, and even workout top.
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Emma Greene,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Colorado State Patrol is joining AAA in saying that your tire going out is dangerous on the roads.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There are plenty of regular state highways that would connect you down to Limon that would be faster without going out of your way here.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Credit to the players going out and doing it.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Colbert’s final show mostly stayed away from politics, with even the opening monologue tending toward less pointed jokes about whimsical subjects like potholes on an airport runway, as if the host was intent on not going out on an adversarial note.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
There was a beauty in this ritual, going out and not feeling shame about getting a hair transplant while getting reacquainted with my heritage.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Colorado State Patrol is joining AAA in saying that your tire going out is dangerous on the roads.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There are plenty of regular state highways that would connect you down to Limon that would be faster without going out of your way here.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Credit to the players going out and doing it.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Colbert’s final show mostly stayed away from politics, with even the opening monologue tending toward less pointed jokes about whimsical subjects like potholes on an airport runway, as if the host was intent on not going out on an adversarial note.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
There was a beauty in this ritual, going out and not feeling shame about getting a hair transplant while getting reacquainted with my heritage.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going out
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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
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Unlike straw or lower-grade wool blends, beaver felt can be reworked without collapsing its structure, which is what allows hats to be reshaped by hand rather than stamped out of a mold.
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For seven seasons, a hodgepodge crew mixing Starfleet and the rebellious Maquis put aside their differences after they got zapped 70,000 lightyears away from Earth, deep into the uncharted Delta Quadrant.
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Always avoid mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or other cleaning products, as this can create dangerous fumes, Glazer says.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.
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Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
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News of their leaving sent Google’s shares tumbling more than 5% on Monday.
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That shows up clearly in the data, with UK goods exports tumbling relative to other major economies since 2016.
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And somewhere in the mix is a new technology facility that many are associating with a data center.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.
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Late on, with the game already won, James Garner and substitute Merlin Rohl chased Enzo Fernandez, sending him crumpling to the turf.
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