went out

past tense of go out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of went out One factor that could also affect air travel is the demise of Spirit Airlines, which went out of business in early May. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The patch went out Wednesday, and the companies publicly disclosed their findings. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 The pushback is awkward for a government that went out of its way to land the project. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 After the band melted down, Hughes went out on his own, releasing his 1977 solo debut, Play Me Out, the first of more than a dozen solo LPs he’s released. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 The subpoenas went out to Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor, and at least one other member of her family, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
Verb
  • Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After reaching a grassy area between the lot and East Seminary Drive, Holt collapsed.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to López-Alt, Shimbo, and Sakai, the best substitute for mirin is sake mixed with a sweetener.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The company generated $70 billion in free cash flow in the first half of this year, while AMD totaled just over $4 billion and Google parent Alphabet went cash flow negative in the second quarter to fund its buildout.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Napoli went ahead again in the 83rd minute thanks to a second from McTominay — who also scored twice in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cofer and Guerra each mingled among attendees and offered upbeat thoughts on how the evening had gone.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Friends, including Karlie Kloss and Caroline Trentini, mingled in the candlelit rooms.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Onlookers and policemen rushed to the balloon’s basket to find the three men lying crumpled on the ground.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later, when the water receded, Fulcher and McKay pried open the Trotters’ crumpled trailer.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Also protect the email account associated with your Social Security profile because criminals may target it to reset other passwords.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This week, the model and tech entrepreneuer stepped out in black ballet flats twice, pairing them with ensembles typically styled with a towering high heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally stepped out together for the first time since returning to the UK, making a joint appearance in Nottingham.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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