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as in to collapse
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 to mix
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 go out
The husband and wife had gone out to check on their dogs when a polar bear lunged at the woman.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
Cabanillas, then 18, newly married and the father of an 8-month-old daughter, rarely went out.
—Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Our sympathies go out to his wife, Tess, and all of their family and friends.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
But the space really shines at night, when the main lights go out during Aquarium Aglow, which features larger-than-life light installations and many photo opportunities with Santa.
Visit The Loutrel for holiday fun.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
Cabanillas, then 18, newly married and the father of an 8-month-old daughter, rarely went out.
—Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Our sympathies go out to his wife, Tess, and all of their family and friends.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
But the space really shines at night, when the main lights go out during Aquarium Aglow, which features larger-than-life light installations and many photo opportunities with Santa.
Visit The Loutrel for holiday fun.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the committee went with the ACC this time, putting 11-2 SMU in the field as the last at-large team, the No. 11 seed with a first-round trip to Penn State on the docket, and leaving 9-3 Alabama out.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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My mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone.Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chris Pine, clad in a Brunello Cucinelli silk jacket with a shawl lapel and silk trousers, mingled with some acquaintances.Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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