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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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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 documentary notes that Griner went out of her way to write a letter to Biden asking for Whelan’s release, among others, per the outlet.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors in the mix Fliers for West’s fundraiser went out early January, and other influential developers such as Jack Matthews and Carl Anderson were co-hosts.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Reporters had said that the lights in the press cabin briefly went out after takeoff, but no explanation was offered.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But as the Hoosiers marched toward the championship, Cignetti went out and snagged quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU, essentially recruiting over his Heisman Trophy winner’s little brother.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Fat Mike went out on the museum’s rooftop, feeling sad and vulnerable.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Funke went out on his own in 2013 with his first restaurant, Bucato, earning rave reviews—though the restaurant closed after two years and Funke was forced to declare personal bankruptcy.
—Eric Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Captain Serious started laughing, went out for yet another lap and started egging on the fans like a pro wrestler.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The ball went out of the back of the end zone.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors in the mix Fliers for West’s fundraiser went out early January, and other influential developers such as Jack Matthews and Carl Anderson were co-hosts.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Reporters had said that the lights in the press cabin briefly went out after takeoff, but no explanation was offered.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But as the Hoosiers marched toward the championship, Cignetti went out and snagged quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU, essentially recruiting over his Heisman Trophy winner’s little brother.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Fat Mike went out on the museum’s rooftop, feeling sad and vulnerable.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Funke went out on his own in 2013 with his first restaurant, Bucato, earning rave reviews—though the restaurant closed after two years and Funke was forced to declare personal bankruptcy.
—Eric Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Captain Serious started laughing, went out for yet another lap and started egging on the fans like a pro wrestler.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The ball went out of the back of the end zone.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a redraft league, incoming rookies are mixed in with the entire draft pool.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But the stock’s performance after those reports has been mixed, falling on seven occasions.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Her appearance largely went unexplained, provoking outrage from Democrats.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new generation of skiers that emerge in the 1970s embraced bursts of vibrant color, head-to-toe black, metallics, prints and plaids in the same era when fashion icons, celebrity and socialites mingled with locals at aprés-ski hangouts and discotheques.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
21 Dec. 2025
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And mingled with the dough to become one.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Dec. 2025
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Excavators working at a rugged eastern Oregon ranch recently uncovered evidence of Chinese immigrants working as cowboys — a role rarely associated with the American West.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That shift is visible across the city, even at spots long associated with old-guard formality like the exclusive Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, aka the Pink Lady.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Graham had also been a key supporter of escalation closer to home, in Venezuela, whose government was also being crumpled by the White House into the shape of a singular terrorist network.—
Séamus Malekafzali,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Then, after Barnes had dragged Newcastle level and the home side had built up attacking pressure, Thiaw crumpled under a challenge from Calvert-Lewin inside his own box, stuck out an arm and handled Jaka Bijol’s nod-down.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Jenkins slowly stepped out wearing an off-the-shoulder gown from Lillian Ruth Bride, custom-altered by Jordyn White and styled by Nupt Styling, everyone gasped and clapped.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Taylor stepped out yesterday evening for the New York premiere of The Rip, wearing a sheer black dress with an ultra-high neckline and mask-like sheath across her face by Ashi Studio.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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