going under

Definition of going undernext
present participle of go under

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going under
Verb
  • José Soriano pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for the Angels, giving up three runs on three hits and striking out seven.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1).
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Slow watering also prevents damage to the plants and protects the soil from washing out.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Andrew Tate is not washing out.
    Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The team ended up flaming out in the first round of the Copa América, and panic ensued.
    Leander Schaerlaeckens, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
  • Despite missing the playoffs with a 42-40 record and flaming out of the Play-In Tournament against the Golden State Warriors, the Clippers did not have their own first-round pick, part of the cost for the 2019 swap of 2018 lottery pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 2019 MVP finalist Paul George.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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“Going under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20under. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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