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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 went out
The last Triumph was an unfortunate sedan built under license from Honda called the Acclaim, and was made until 1984 when the factory lights went out for good.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently, when Osman got married, invitations went out to more than 1,000 Rohingya families.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently, when Osman got married, invitations went out to more than 1,000 Rohingya families.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In her time as a teacher at the Cincinnati Waldorf School in 2022, Mann often mixed singing and education with students and faculty.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then two more understated performances against the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers — mixed with his limited work on special teams — suddenly placed him on the roster bubble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following in the menswear trend of the night, Lenny Kravitz went sans shirt at the MTV VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pale, skinny women in punkish black mingled comfortably with beefy men in rugged work clothes.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the Alley Art Festival – celebrating its 15th year – casual art lovers mingled with the artistic community Saturday in downtown Aurora.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The information could include flight logs, names associated with criminal activities, civil settlements, immunity or plea agreements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a naval destroyer while attempting to drive away a Philippine patrol ship in the South China Sea, leaving its bow crumpled and twisted.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fabric of his jersey, which should suggest his movement and musculature, is instead accordion-crumpled like a piece of paper.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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Investigators determined that a lone gunman stepped out of a vehicle near the intersection of Clinton Avenue and East 29th Street and fired about 30 rounds at people who were standing on a sidewalk before leaving in the vehicle.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two last stepped out for a red carpet date night at The King's Trust Awards in London on June 26.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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