Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone under
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Headrick struck out 30 batters in 23 big-league innings last year for the Yankees.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Wilson struck out just 39 times in 523 plate appearances, one of the lowest totals in the majors, and ranked among league leaders in at-bats per strikeout.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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That's because the odor is washed out in the rinse cycle, leaving behind only the benefits of adding it to the wash.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Let’s hope they get washed out in the semifinals next week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Bulls eventually collapsed in a 136-120 loss to the Nuggets before a sellout crowd of 20,939, but the start of the latest rebuild that can’t be called a rebuild was off to an interesting first step nonetheless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Desperate social media posts from residents reached a fever pitch over the past week, with residents sharing photos of sheets of ice on exterior walls and a ceiling collapsed on cars in a garage.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Colt Gray had enrolled at the school on August 14 and had already missed nine days of classes leading up to the shooting, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The reports involved an unknown individual calling several people purporting to be a law enforcement officer, falsely stating that the victims had outstanding warrants, had failed to appear for jury duty or missed a court appearance.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Parchment may need to be cut or folded to get the right shape, while a lid is designed to fit its container perfectly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Consumer advocates estimate that residential electricity costs are up close to 30% for many households since 2021 once rate hikes, fees, and fuel adjustments are folded in.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company was born from the will of a man who grew up dirt-poor in Baltimore, flunked fifth grade, served in Vietnam and became a billionaire.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ultragenyx lost more than $1 billion in market value after its bone drug flunked late-stage clinical trials.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Cavaliers flamed out in the second round of the playoffs losing to the Indiana Pacers in five games and Hunter averaged 11 points in eight postseason games last season.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Yankees have been burned by adding good players who have quickly flamed out in New York.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, the appointment of another nominee, Keith Fountain, failed in a 5-4 decision of the Board of Directors, falling one short of the six votes necessary to confirm him.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Federal overreach has failed our children, with literacy rates falling and a bloated federal budget wasting taxpayer dollars.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Gone under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20under. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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