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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His 69-year-old wife was transferred to South Africa at the same time but collapsed at a Johannesburg airport and died at a nearby hospital, the South African Department of Health said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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His wife later collapsed and died at Johannesburg’s international airport while attempting to return home.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The list was mostly made up for the originals and the three prequels, with a couple Disney TV installments (Andor) mixed in.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The comparison is pretty accurate—shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, varicella zoster, which can stay dormant for decades after those itchy red spots are gone.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Turnover have gone independent and lined up a new album, Down on Earth.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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These words then take on guilt by association because of the things we have been socialized to find unpleasant, uncomfortable, or disgusting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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The line had swelled into a throng, which broke into a collective squeal as stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya stepped out of a van to greet the crowd.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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All of have recently stepped out in two-tone jeans, offering perfect inspo on how to style this trend in the process.—
Sydney Pulaski,
Glamour,
8 May 2026
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“Gone out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20out. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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