GOING OUT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

going out

verb

present participle of go out

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 The air coming back in is more spread out than the air going out, and this imbalance is what produces the pushing force, or thrust, needed to move an object. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 By going out to dinner at one of the hottest spots in town, of course. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 We’re told that as of the last hour, calls to talent advancing to the next stage have begun going out. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Days later, they were photographed going out to dinner in downtown Manhattan on July 14. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 But the new season isn’t going out without some new additions, including Jeff Daniels, Reneé Rapp, Jesse Williams, Sean Hayes, Lizzy Caplan, and more. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Traffic was blocked going out of the town to the north and the south. — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026 All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026 For Paul Ruiz, going out to the movies is different from streaming at home. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

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Verb

Summary Volkswagen's unique governance, long prioritizing workers and unions over shareholders, is now unsustainable amid collapsing profits, especially from China, and fierce competition from Chinese EVs.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
After winning historic Latino support in 2024, Trump now faces collapsing approval as mass deportations, economic stagnation and inflammatory messaging like the bus graphic threaten GOP fortunes in the 2026 midterms.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapsing

Verb

Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Shortly after exiting, Hawley complained of feeling lightheaded before slumping to the ground and going unconscious.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

The meat is front and center, but mingling a toston or a spoonful of rice in the pork juices with the salsa verde steals the show.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
There was just something about the sound of the choir mingling with the voices of the congregation that made my soul rejoice and my heart sing.

— Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mingling

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The camera panned to team members, in their signature red and white, tumbling through the audience and onto the stage.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Markets have been through this cycle repeatedly in recent years, with the 10-year yield edging up toward 5%, threatening stocks, and then tumbling back down again.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tumbling

Verb

For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.

— Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
On the one hand, associating Russia with the Eurasian steppe is a political move.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of associating

Verb

Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
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.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026