1
as in collapsed
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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2
as in mixed
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 Synonyms for gone out
Verb
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Yet his regime collapsed within days of the start of a coordinated rebel offensive.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The 150ft section of the pier that collapsed, which included a restroom, was being worked on after it had been damaged by storms in the past.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sarah told me that both Diaz and Williams later told her that Trent had gone with them and had more to drink.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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An audio clip, which claims to be of Vice President JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk has gone viral on social media, prompting Vance's communications director to state that the recording is not real.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The latter live outdoors like wild cats and are not socialized.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a study published in the online journal BMC Medicine found that older people who socialized regularly with friends and family live longer.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Gone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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