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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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 gone out
Beware that many of the bars suggested by ChatGPT (crack open a guide book, loser) may have gone out of business or changed their names, as bars open and close all the time.
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Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Historian Mark Klempner’s study of Dutch people who rescued Jewish children revealed that nearly all reported having a parent or relative who had consistently gone out of their way to help other people in different contexts.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
National chains such as Sears, Kmart, Radio Shack, Payless Shoes and HH Gregg have either shuttered locations or gone out of business altogether.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
While there haven’t been any designer brands that are known to have gone out of business because of the Saks Global bankruptcy, there is plenty of concern that some of the retailer’s smaller suppliers will have to go dark.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This past offseason, Herro could have gone out as 2025 All-Star.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
More than 12,000 boxes have already gone out the door.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Historian Mark Klempner’s study of Dutch people who rescued Jewish children revealed that nearly all reported having a parent or relative who had consistently gone out of their way to help other people in different contexts.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
National chains such as Sears, Kmart, Radio Shack, Payless Shoes and HH Gregg have either shuttered locations or gone out of business altogether.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
While there haven’t been any designer brands that are known to have gone out of business because of the Saks Global bankruptcy, there is plenty of concern that some of the retailer’s smaller suppliers will have to go dark.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This past offseason, Herro could have gone out as 2025 All-Star.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
More than 12,000 boxes have already gone out the door.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone out
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the film investigates evidence that Greenland’s ice sheet collapsed in the past and asks what that reveals about the planet’s future.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Crucially, the study found that a major sanctuary called Amyklai remained active after the palace collapsed, and later became important to both Spartans and Lakedaimonians.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Polls have been mixed about each candidate’s chances.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Healthcare and social assistance – a sector buoyed by an aging population – has gone from driving job gains to propping up the entire labor market.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The rainbow crosswalks along Cedar Springs Road in Dallas may be gone, but community members say their spirit remains strong.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The defense called several witnesses, including Centennial High School track coach Adam Linwood, who testified that athletes commonly socialized in other schools' tents during track meets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Her Vindication of the Rights of Woman argues that women should stop being socialized in sensibility and instead receive the same rational instruction that men do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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When the officer stepped out of his vehicle, Blessing put the Tahoe in reverse and slammed into the police cruiser, according to Simi Valley Police Sgt.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Inspired by Michael Pollan’s books, Angus stepped out of his London stockbroker brogues and into the role of charismatic, barefoot ‘Farmer Angus’; a passionate espouser of biodynamic farming principles, destined to become a household name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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