Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went under
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Great start for Sims, who struck out the first two batters of the game.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026 -
That included encouragement, whether a teammate had just struck out or homered.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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That's because the odor is washed out in the rinse cycle, leaving behind only the benefits of adding it to the wash.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The western states have been working to renegotiate the water use pact for over two years and missed the November deadline to reach a new agreement.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Malinin missed his first combo and could never regain his composure in what was likely his worst performance in a major competition in quite some time.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The company scaled quickly and was ultimately acquired and folded into M88.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fans are drawn to his varied strands of work, which move instinctively between disparate approaches and subject matter, from famous faces to images sensitive to light and shape, in subjects as simple as the curve of paper folded softly over itself.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Went under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20under. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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