Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going under
Verb
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Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dallas’ defense has been bad on third downs, washing out a resurgent Dak Prescott season (second in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
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But his tendency to swing and miss puts him at risk of washing out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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After the first two films, the series switched hands to seasoned parody veterans David Zucker and Pat Proft before flaming out with the fifth entry in 2013.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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