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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
Rios went to Harvard and worked as an economic-development consultant in California before her assistance to Obama’s campaign earned her the job of treasurer for seven years, when her signature went out on every greenback.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Many feared a repeat of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, when the state’s infrastructure buckled, the lights went out for millions, and 240 people died.
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Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The staff ended up getting invited to three nights of shows by Plant and his band at the Fillmore, and Steve went out to breakfast with Plant.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Mercedes looks to have negated Ferrari’s starting advantage; in Canada, Monaco, and now Spain, its cars were plenty quick when the lights went out.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
In Laguna Beach, an advisory went out that the west parking lot at Aliso Beach had been closed due to the large surf and flooding.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Reid along with crewman Aaron Fordy, went out in search of the missing pup.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The publication seemingly went out of its way to drop anonymous personal attacks against Smith.
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The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
But after going two up, two down, the Phillies went out of the ballpark in all three innings.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Many feared a repeat of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, when the state’s infrastructure buckled, the lights went out for millions, and 240 people died.
—
Vimal Kapur,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The staff ended up getting invited to three nights of shows by Plant and his band at the Fillmore, and Steve went out to breakfast with Plant.
—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Mercedes looks to have negated Ferrari’s starting advantage; in Canada, Monaco, and now Spain, its cars were plenty quick when the lights went out.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
In Laguna Beach, an advisory went out that the west parking lot at Aliso Beach had been closed due to the large surf and flooding.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Reid along with crewman Aaron Fordy, went out in search of the missing pup.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The publication seemingly went out of its way to drop anonymous personal attacks against Smith.
—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
But after going two up, two down, the Phillies went out of the ballpark in all three innings.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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Witnesses said ambulances and rescue workers rushed to the scene after the roof collapsed.
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Families of the people in both apartment buildings – and others that collapsed in the area – have uploaded videos to social media in the days after the earthquake, pleading for help.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The material has been designed as a partial replacement and can be mixed into standard concrete recipes to replace up to 30% of Portland cement.
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, lamented how the budget process went.
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Everyone in attendance mixed and mingled together, though.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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By all accounts, DC Studios’ Supergirl crumpled beneath the red sun of paltry box-office returns, taking in just $38 million domestically over its opening weekend.
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Nothing’s more frustrating than opening your suitcase to find your cutest tops looking like they’ve been crumpled into paper balls.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Berlant highlighted wildfires as one of the risks associated with celebrating irresponsibly.
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Meanwhile, Jayden stepped out in a pair of jeans with a leather belt and a white tank top.
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Jake Reiner stepped out in support of a family friend this week.
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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