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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
The ref missed another call and the ball went out of bounds.
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Mike Conley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Both writers and actors went out on strike, one issue being the lack of substantial residual compensation when their work played on streamers.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
When her life was stolen, a light went out.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Those men sat in the courtroom, where Pelicot was face to face with them and their families; some of them even went out for drinks together afterwards.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
While many of his teammates went out to celebrate, Deedson returned to his hotel to call loved ones in Haiti.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
The first round went out on March 11 to those born on or before the 10th of a month, and the second round went out on March 18 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Over the holiday season, a cousin of mine went out West to visit his parents, leaving me his car, an elderly Hyundai pushing 175,000 miles that is literally held together with tape.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Her daughters went out and bought skirts, blouses and skincare products and had Mejia model the clothes for them.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Mike Conley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Both writers and actors went out on strike, one issue being the lack of substantial residual compensation when their work played on streamers.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
When her life was stolen, a light went out.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Those men sat in the courtroom, where Pelicot was face to face with them and their families; some of them even went out for drinks together afterwards.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
While many of his teammates went out to celebrate, Deedson returned to his hotel to call loved ones in Haiti.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
The first round went out on March 11 to those born on or before the 10th of a month, and the second round went out on March 18 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Over the holiday season, a cousin of mine went out West to visit his parents, leaving me his car, an elderly Hyundai pushing 175,000 miles that is literally held together with tape.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Her daughters went out and bought skirts, blouses and skincare products and had Mejia model the clothes for them.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
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As the operation collapsed, the messages show the men scrambling for protection and escape routes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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In August 2021, as Kabul collapsed and Afghans crowded the gates of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — then a Republican member of Congress from Oklahoma — tried to travel to Afghanistan.—
Peter Lucier,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Monroe went from notable to notorious when, in 1952, journalist Aline Mosby first reported that a pinup calendar—featuring a ravishing blonde nude spread across red velvet—was in fact a photograph of the burgeoning star.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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Back then, stray dogs mingled with working dogs and beloved pets, roaming the city, eating abundant quantities of garbage, and becoming in the process a symptom of the growing city’s chaos.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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Guests mingled around the offering of Overseas models, rare Les Collectionneurs vintage pieces, and a Cabinotiers salon where one-of-a-kind pieces are on display—to name just a few of the watchmaking highlights.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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More than just Southern fish While fish fries are often associated with the South, Robinson said the event is intentionally broader, rooted in the global Black experience.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Video shows two people rushing out of a motorcoach waiting at the red light and running over to the victim lying crumpled on the street, while a pedestrian also rushes over to her from the curb.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the plan was last year, Mougey and Glenn crumpled it up and threw it in the trash.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The icon stepped out for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion in an opulent look that did not disappoint.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Days after revealing their relationship and her pregnancy, Aubrey Plaza stepped out to support Christopher Abbott.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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