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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
My server even went out of their way to grab me a muffin from Paris Baguette—at no charge—because the bread at Jots wasn’t an option for my allergies, a small gesture that made a big impression.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lions were the 17th seed and stayed home and prepped and practiced and then went out and won the Class S state title.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
On the morning of the high-court ruling, Wells' power went out during a torrential rainstorm.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Aerion went out in a blaze of glory — literally.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Recently, Pickowicz went out for hot pot with a chef friend who was new to the experience.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Team owner Jerry Jones went out of his way to sing the praises of Clowney while speaking with a few reporters from a high-rise bar in San Francisco prior to the Super Bowl.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The show went out, and those scenes resonated so much with people.
—Reshma Gopaldas, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lions were the 17th seed and stayed home and prepped and practiced and then went out and won the Class S state title.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
On the morning of the high-court ruling, Wells' power went out during a torrential rainstorm.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Aerion went out in a blaze of glory — literally.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Recently, Pickowicz went out for hot pot with a chef friend who was new to the experience.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Team owner Jerry Jones went out of his way to sing the praises of Clowney while speaking with a few reporters from a high-rise bar in San Francisco prior to the Super Bowl.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The show went out, and those scenes resonated so much with people.
—Reshma Gopaldas, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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In October, the company’s stock collapsed to less than $1 per share after a debt deal, down from its peak of nearly $235 per share in 2019.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the old order collapsed, Iran’s networks were ready.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Reverse-creaming is the secret to tender cakes Reverse creaming is a technique in which dry ingredients are mixed with butter prior to adding any wet ingredients.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Weitzmans wore the pink Messi jerseys, while Gonzalez and his friends mixed the Argentina and blue-and-red jerseys of FC Barcelona, Messi’s European club.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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With Powell missing his third straight game because of a strained right groin, the Heat went with the starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Adebayo for the third consecutive game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The video immediately went viral, with many questioning why the city shut down what appeared to be a calm event.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sartorial outerwear crafted from archival fabrics mingled with pieces that winked to utility and workwear, with a few styles looking to balance these two souls in a single design, such as double wool hooded capes and coats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Another consequence of this motion, sometimes referred to as the precession of the equinoxes, is that today the constellations of the zodiac no longer align with the traditional dates associated with them.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Online discussion centered on third-party lab results showing relatively high linoleic acid levels in egg yolks, which critics associated with corn- and soy-based feed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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One woman crumpled into the arms of her fellow protesters.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pictures posted by the South Metro Fire Rescue show the Jeep crumpled between the semitrailer and the building, with extensive damage to the gas station.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once there, Skylar stepped out of the car and began walking ahead of them.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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