WENT OUT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

went out

verb

past tense of go out

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 The first round went out on July 8 to those born on or before the 10th of a month, and the second round went out on July 15 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 On Friday night, after the couple tied the knot, a brief release went out — with no photos — announcing Dior Couture by Jonathan Anderson as the choice for both Swift and Kelce. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 Nicholas told Dateline that instead of joining everyone at the fair that night, his parents went out to dinner for their anniversary. — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 4 July 2026 Then there is 2025 Heat first-round pick Kasparas Jakucionis, who went out in the Antetokounmpo trade along with Herro, Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 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. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out

Verb

Emergency authorities said 190 buildings collapsed completely and another 856 sustained significant damage.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Once known best for her #MomTok dances, the 33-year-old Brigham Young University fine arts graduate and mother of three in 2025 successfully collapsed the boundary between creator culture and traditional entertainment.

— Emma Barker Bonomo, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of collapsed

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In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Research is mixed on weight loss, promising on circulation and recovery, and cautious about who should avoid the machines altogether.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of mixed

Verb

Robbie Williams was not using cocaine during the World Cup final on Sunday, after a video went viral of a white object falling from his mouth onto a microphone during an interview.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Michelle Obama recently wore a similar pale blue polish, Emily Blunt went lavender, and Taylor Swift got a jumpstart on the season in an equally chilly millennial mint shade.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of went

Verb

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.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Nothing’s more frustrating than opening your suitcase to find your cutest tops looking like they’ve been crumpled into paper balls.

— Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of crumpled

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Research into how space radiation can affect the central nervous system, including differences associated with males and females, shows why the people studied and the questions asked matter when designing future missions.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Analyses to date show that, in older adults, GLP-1 drugs are associated with fewer cardiovascular events and, in some studies, lower all-cause mortality.

— Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

Definition of associated

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On July 16, Hathaway stepped out in New York City in one of her most casual ensembles amid The Odyssey’s epic press tour.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 July 2026
The Olympic figure skater stepped out for the 2026 ESPYS in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, turning heads on the red carpet in a goth-glam look.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026