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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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
Closings At the same time, four eateries went out of business during October, including two spots in Roseville, one in Sacramento and one in Arden Arcade.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
On October 27th, a video went out over social media that showed at least nine men sitting slumped in a row beside a dirt track in the city of El Fasher, in Sudan’s Darfur region.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The very last Royal Castle, on Northwest 79th Street and 27th Avenue, had survived for decades after the chain went out of business.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Then his lamp — their last remaining source of light — went out and the three were plunged into utter darkness.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Farrell was in the midst of his substance abuse struggles during production and went out partying the night before his birthday, which happened to be a filming day.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Receiving in the centre of the pitch before shifting the ball onto his left and towards that side, Elliott attempted an ambitious pass out to the flank that went out of play.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
When the temperature fell to 20 below zero and the furnace went out in our run-down rental, Tuco kept me warm.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
The 49ers have only nine sacks and Huff is the leader with four since Nick Bosa went out in Week 3.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
On October 27th, a video went out over social media that showed at least nine men sitting slumped in a row beside a dirt track in the city of El Fasher, in Sudan’s Darfur region.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The very last Royal Castle, on Northwest 79th Street and 27th Avenue, had survived for decades after the chain went out of business.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Then his lamp — their last remaining source of light — went out and the three were plunged into utter darkness.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Farrell was in the midst of his substance abuse struggles during production and went out partying the night before his birthday, which happened to be a filming day.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Receiving in the centre of the pitch before shifting the ball onto his left and towards that side, Elliott attempted an ambitious pass out to the flank that went out of play.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
When the temperature fell to 20 below zero and the furnace went out in our run-down rental, Tuco kept me warm.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
The 49ers have only nine sacks and Huff is the leader with four since Nick Bosa went out in Week 3.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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The sofa was so collapsed that getting up from it felt like core strength training.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And then on Thursday, after most of the show had been written, a man collapsed in the Oval Office, generating an instantly meme-able photograph of the president staring into the camera, looking oblivious to efforts to revive the prone victim at stage left.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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Police located a vehicle description and license plate associated with him from a previous call for service.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hemson Etienne, who the police said was hired by a local hotel undergoing renovations, was charged locally with illegally dumping the mattresses and the city will be seeking restitution for the labor and costs associated with removing the mattresses.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The Nuggets were playing the Miami Heat when Jokic crumpled to the ground holding his knee at the tail end of the first half.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Chase Infiniti stepped out in a satin pale pink gown with a cowl neckline.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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