Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (away)
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Aims of the science include learning how the oceans and magnetic field of Venus disappeared, and how plate tectonics changed the terrain.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
After Brown disappeared, the owner of the bakery, Alice Lombardi, told CBS News that customers had come into the store and cried.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook over medium, swirling skillet every couple of minutes, until water is evaporated and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Andy Jones What the data says Burnley’s promotion was built on a strong defensive foundation, but that stability has quickly evaporated against Premier League opposition.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bake 25 minutes in preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is bubbly.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Kneeland fled on foot, police reported.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Knapton is said to have then fired five more shots as the burglary suspects fled, then went back into his home, reloaded, and went back outside again.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Just as the story of the Valbanera has faded away, so has awareness of how Canary Islanders have affected the history of Latin America and the United States.—
Raul A. Reyes,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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In time, the spotlight faded again, and Game's life continued on.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But like other governer races, voters are divided along partisan lines.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Went (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28away%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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