went out

verb

past tense of go out
1
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 White House originally said checks would begin in October, but the administration official told CNBC the first batch went out this Wednesday. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Most of us puke and then cancel plans; Clark went out there and continued to ball. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 All that went out the window — now our kids talk to us about everything. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 An engine went out, though SpaceX quickly determined Starship could still reach orbit without it. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 It’s been nearly five years since Daniel Craig’s James Bond went out with a bang—or, more accurately, a missile strike—in No Time to Die. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 Every available booth was booked almost immediately after applications went out to IFPDA’s roughly 150 members in May, according to the association. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 And after all of that trouble, straw boater hats went out of fashion for men in the 1930s. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 And then the senior running back went out and did something about it. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
  1. collapsed
  2. mixed
  3. went
  4. mingled
  5. crumpled
  6. associated
  7. stepped out
Verb
  • Under the memorandum of understanding the two sides signed in June that collapsed within days, Iran's nuclear program was meant to be discussed over a 60-day period.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The area suffered thousands of manufacturing job losses as the automobile industry collapsed and jobs were sent overseas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of collapsed
Verb
  • Researchers mixed ice with cellulose nanocrystals, extremely small, stiff particles made from cellulose.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond’s sound and look, which mixed international rock influences with a Hong Kong that was changing fast through the 1980s and early 1990s, became bound up with a generation of young fans.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Donaldson, who went undrafted in June out of the University of Miami, is one of three players who the Heat has signed to a two-way contract.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Florida went 40-38-4 overall and 17-23-1 on the road a season ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of went
Verb
  • Shiny bustier dresses mingled with slipdresses decked in sequins mimicking python skin and tank frocks that had the ease of a beach robe, while high-slit skirts cut on the bias were paired with mannish white shirts.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The scent of café de olla mingled with the aromas of tamales, soups and stews as the chatter in the restaurant grew louder.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of mingled
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  • The silver vehicle lay upside down in the Uncompahgre River, crumpled like an aluminum can.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the beginning of a normal Friday practice in Week 11, Bowman crumpled to the grass at the Falcons’ practice facility.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of crumpled
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  • SpaceX says this removes potential failure points associated with a separate hydraulic system and with running out of hydraulic fluid.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Very strong El Niño events has been associated with floods and famine in the past.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • Lawrence, 36, recently stepped out in these exact mules, and they’re nearly sold out.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hong Kong — One of China’s most important - and mysterious - security officials has stepped out of the shadows and been identified, thanks in part to a guest list published by the White House.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of stepped out

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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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