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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
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.
—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.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
After review copies went out right before this holiday weekend (ugh), review scores for 007 First Light have dropped this morning, coalescing on Metacritic for a score.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
My 15-year-old son is learning to drive now on our family’s 1979 Scout II, which was the last generation of Scout trucks before the original company went out of business.
—Scott Keogh, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
But the original plan went out the window.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Shortly after the bulletin went out, videos of Brown were recorded by witnesses on Memorial Drive.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
After review copies went out right before this holiday weekend (ugh), review scores for 007 First Light have dropped this morning, coalescing on Metacritic for a score.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
My 15-year-old son is learning to drive now on our family’s 1979 Scout II, which was the last generation of Scout trucks before the original company went out of business.
—Scott Keogh, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
But the original plan went out the window.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Shortly after the bulletin went out, videos of Brown were recorded by witnesses on Memorial Drive.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the film investigates evidence that Greenland’s ice sheet collapsed in the past and asks what that reveals about the planet’s future.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Crucially, the study found that a major sanctuary called Amyklai remained active after the palace collapsed, and later became important to both Spartans and Lakedaimonians.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Arasheben went downtown, knocked on doors and found somebody to make it for $37,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Just one minute later, Heung-min ran through the Czechia back line and had another open look, but this shot went wide of the goal to the left.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Some mingled with students from Temple Beth Emet, celebrating generations of Jewish life and history.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Emery gave a speech thanking everyone and mingled with players’ families, taking photos and reflecting on the campaign.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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One of the victims fled to a McDonald's restaurant where his bloodstained clothes, which were likely cut off by paramedics, were crumpled on the floor near the entrance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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MacKinnon initially crumpled to the ice in pain after blocking the shot, briefly getting to one knee and clearing the puck out of the defensive zone before falling back to the ice.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Though the Roberts family’s attorneys have insisted that the buyers and sellers are in accord, preservation advocates in Riverside have called for a review of documents associated with Roberts’ purchase of the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lawrence, and Julianne Moore have all stepped out in loose-fitting, relaxed styles that look equal parts polished and comfortable.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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On June 6, 1966, on a stretch of Highway 51 just south of Hernando, Mississippi, a portly, middle-aged white man named Aubrey Norvell stepped out of a gully, lifted his shotgun and fired three shots at James Meredith, a Black civil rights activist and Air Force veteran.—
Aram Goudsouzian,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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