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 key witness in the case could be her husband Patrick Clancy, who went out to pick up takeout food that January 2023 day and came home to find the gruesome scene. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026 Cam Maldonado, who came into the game when Josuar went out, made an incredible double play from the outfield. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which had been set up in 1967 expressly to funnel federal money to local stations, went out of business. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026 Some emailer ripped me for not knowing that the Dolphins went out and hired one of the former Cowboys cheerleader executives. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 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

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By reproducing Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits at industrial scale, Warhol collapsed the distinction between commerce and culture, suggesting that mass production and repetition could become a form of value in itself.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 21 July 2026
The country’s power grid collapsed three times this month, while water service, food production, transportation, garbage collection and medical services have been severely disrupted.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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But soaking produce in water with a few teaspoons of baking soda mixed in can get fruit and veggies even cleaner and potentially remove leftover pesticide residue too.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
In Greater China, which includes the Hong Kong and Macao markets, the picture was mixed, with retail sales rising 9 percent on a stable store base, but wholesale replenishment orders described as modest.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of mixed

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The 23-year-old crumpled to the ground, clutching his left hand before walking off with trainers.

— Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of crumpled

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And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Even global travel for people is becoming increasingly strict and usually associated with extra costs for visas or other new immigration requirements.

— Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

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The Current never stepped out to pressure and let the Wave control the ball off a free kick that was taken short.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Another great guy, Mendoza’s grandfather, turned 80 last month, and the rookie stepped out of his Las Vegas bubble to celebrate the milestone on a family trip.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026