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 gone out
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.
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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
In a video shown at the event, Furmencio Quiroz recalled leaving with his family, his children fearful because the power had gone out, thinking they would be gone for a short time, but eventually returning to their home reduced to ashes.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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
In a video shown at the event, Furmencio Quiroz recalled leaving with his family, his children fearful because the power had gone out, thinking they would be gone for a short time, but eventually returning to their home reduced to ashes.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone out
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Ten shots rang out, and Garrison collapsed on the floor, dead.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found, authorities announced Monday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, as my hormones have gone rogue, so has my weight.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2026
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As if its flagship naked motorcycle didn't already pose enough risk to life and limb, KTM's gone and upped the ante with a limited edition variant.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prior to Proof's opening night, the couple most recently stepped out with their longtime friend and business partner Ben Affleck at the February premiere of Chris Hemsworth's recent heist movie Crime 101.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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After the tornado sirens cut out, Andrew Donaldson stepped out of his Clinton home and looked to the sky.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Gone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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