1
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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2
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 lights went out in Cuba again.
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Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In the 26th minute, Odobert dribbled across from the left and linked up nicely with them until Porro’s simple pass for Bergvall went out for a throw-in.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Harry angled off to my left and went out of sight.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
The invitation went out to commanders at the one-star level and higher, as well as their command sergeant majors, sources told ABC News.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The last Triumph was an unfortunate sedan built under license from Honda called the Acclaim, and was made until 1984 when the factory lights went out for good.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently, when Osman got married, invitations went out to more than 1,000 Rohingya families.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In the 26th minute, Odobert dribbled across from the left and linked up nicely with them until Porro’s simple pass for Bergvall went out for a throw-in.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Harry angled off to my left and went out of sight.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
The invitation went out to commanders at the one-star level and higher, as well as their command sergeant majors, sources told ABC News.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The last Triumph was an unfortunate sedan built under license from Honda called the Acclaim, and was made until 1984 when the factory lights went out for good.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently, when Osman got married, invitations went out to more than 1,000 Rohingya families.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went out
Verb
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Smith has completely collapsed.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last weekend, on this same stage at Forest Hills, singer-songwriter Lola Young collapsed during her set at All Things Go.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Earle-Sears campaign has also released an online attack ad featuring Spanberger praising Jones in the past mixed in with reports about the text messages.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests mingled during a cocktail hour before enjoying a three-course dinner.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Corse, 80, is a pioneering artist associated with the Light and Space movement, noted for her work in painting.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Barkov crumpled to the ice during the team’s first full preseason practice after minor contact Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Styled by Anna Trevelyan, Harlow stepped out in Look 8, a bold matching brown leather set featuring a cropped jacket worn open with no top underneath, paired with mini shorts.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Levi's 501 Crop Jeans A petite-friendly fashion hack Reese Witherspoon just stepped out in?—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Went out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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