Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went under
Verb
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Tigers continue to struggle at the plate After Torkelson struck out to end the sixth inning, the Comerica Park crowd booed.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025 -
In Game 1 of the series Schwarber struck out three times and left three runners on base.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Foot bridges will be washed out in Supai Campground.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The storm flooded creeks, toppled trees and washed out roads, especially in Cataloochee Valley, where all trails became impassable.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, multiple Chiefs missed a chance at a pick, and the Jaguars scored a touchdown after given the unlikely reprieve.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, Brodin and Spurgeon have missed 52 and 82 games respectively over the last two years because of various injuries.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each human cell contains about two meters of DNA tightly folded in complex 3D structures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The two-way wear waistband can be worn folded over or high-waisted for more tummy control.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Went under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20under. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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