Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went under
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In 5⅓ spring innings, Scott has faced 21 batters, struck out seven, given up three hits and walked one.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Ohtani had not struck out in any of his first 15 plate appearances of the tournament prior to this.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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That year included the deadly Memorial Day flooding in Central Texas and the October flooding that washed out Austin’s Onion Creek neighborhood.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fire and subsequent flooding washed out the trail and caused hillsides to collapse into and around the canyon.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Murray made the game’s first basket, then missed his next 12 shots before fouling out.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Linesman Ben O’Quinn fell ill after the first period and missed the rest of the game.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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There is also the infamous image of Trump at the 2018 G7, during which he was photographed sitting with his arms folded as other world leaders, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, tried to engage him.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Is there anything better than getting your clothes back impeccably folded into beautiful rattan boxes?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Went under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20under. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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