Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going under
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The rookie flamethrower entered in the top of the sixth with runners on second and third and protected the two-run lead by striking out Tim Tawa and Adrian Del Castillo.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025 -
After striking out in his first three at-bats, Goodman ripped a liner into the left-field seats for his 30th home run.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brightness is stunning, colors pop naturally, and dark scenes stay detailed without washing out, which proves to be great for movie nights or gaming marathons.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the night of the peak, the moon will be 84% illuminated, washing out most of the shooting stars, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The left side of their line is a huge question mark between tackle and guard, where Kingsley Suamataia might settle after flaming out at tackle.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Going under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20under. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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