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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
With gullwing doors and powered by a Dodge Viper V-10 engine, only about 13 examples were made, with the company going out of business in 2020.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Families are fearful of going out for groceries.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Widening his friend circle and going out dancing.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Unrenovated co-ops will mount a quiet comeback I’m going out on a limb with this one, but the humble, unloved, unrenovated co-op could be the comeback story this year.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The parks headlining attraction, going out with a fizzle… Very unfortunate end to an iconic ride.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Heritage added to its lead on its next possession when Weaver found receiver Lucas Sunwall deep for a 30-yard pass, tiptoeing the sideline before going out at the 1-yard line.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Therefore, doing a project like this is much more fulfilling than going out there and just doing anything.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Families are fearful of going out for groceries.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Widening his friend circle and going out dancing.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Unrenovated co-ops will mount a quiet comeback I’m going out on a limb with this one, but the humble, unloved, unrenovated co-op could be the comeback story this year.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The parks headlining attraction, going out with a fizzle… Very unfortunate end to an iconic ride.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Heritage added to its lead on its next possession when Weaver found receiver Lucas Sunwall deep for a 30-yard pass, tiptoeing the sideline before going out at the 1-yard line.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Therefore, doing a project like this is much more fulfilling than going out there and just doing anything.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going out
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Fans of the show have been split on the meaning of the series’ ending, which saw Eleven sacrificially remaining behind in the collapsing Upside Down while her friends escaped.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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One argues that LRDs are really gas clouds collapsing into black holes—that the red glow is a violent birth rather than an adolescent feeding frenzy.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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After the sun set, Weaver prepared a bath for Gabriel, mixing the water with breast milk to soothe him.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Making chia seed jam by mixing chia seeds with cooked fruit.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those mingling throughout included a mix of actors and music artists, among them Will Price, Mckenna Grace, Flowerovlove, Odessa Young, Ji-Young Yoo, Julia Butters and Odeya Rush.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the trio mingling at a wedding and mayhem ensuing when a Bud Light keg rolls down a steel hill.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, NBC’s color commentator Cris Collinsworth openly wondered how many yards Walker had picked up after going backward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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This rhetoric is employed to justify the state taking life, by associating the dead with national villainy.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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This result is likely because of stereotypes associating Asian American students with higher GPAs and Black students with lower GPAs.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee is their penultimate matchup against the Bucks, who are tumbling toward draft lottery status without Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Silver also suffered its worst daily loss, tumbling more than 31%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Going out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20out. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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