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Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (away)
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Before Black rodeos disappeared from the local calendar, cowboys and cowgirls from around the country regularly traveled to Kansas City to compete.
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In that moment, Hurst said, her imposter syndrome disappeared.
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But that oversupply has evaporated and rapidly turned into a concerning deficit.
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The corporate world's intense focus on sustainability reporting, a 2023 priority, has rapidly evaporated, replaced by the latest AI craze.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bake rolls until heated through and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
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By that point, Shockley had fled the state, testimony later showed.
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The suspect then fled into a wooded are nearby.
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By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
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Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
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Organizers divided the cemetery into 29 sectors, and volunteers checked every single headstone that was still intact.
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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“Went (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28away%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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