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Recent Examples of Synonyms for went under
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Houston’s top pitching prospect, Miguel Ullola, has allowed one earned run and struck out 18 across his past 18 innings for Triple-A Sugar Land.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Superstar rookie outfielder Roman Anthony struck out swinging in the fourth inning against Cleveland Guardians starter Slade Cecconi, and immediately started grabbing for his lower back.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In my limited time with the device, the screen was easy to see indoors, but it got washed out in direct sunlight.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, the light of a waning gibbous moon washed out all but the brightest shooting stars this year, though photographers were still able to capture stunning compositions featuring the most brilliant members of the annual shower.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The junior running back missed much of 2024 with injuries, and despite practicing during fall camp, has remained on the sidelines so far.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cincinnati retook the lead three drives later, though Cleveland had a chance to steal the game late in the fourth quarter but failed after Andre Szmyt missed a 36-yard field goal wide right.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, butterhead leaves aren't as tightly folded as some other types, such as iceberg lettuce.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The method in which they’re folded, either down the middle or the side, determines whether the filling is ricotta or pea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Went under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20under. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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