1
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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2
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
Relatives said McFarlane went out with his buddies to celebrate Independence Day, and joined with a crowd of revelers lighting fireworks a few blocks from his home.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
The Broncos went out and got the skill talent this offseason — from Evan Engram to J.K. Dobbins, from RJ Harvey to Pat Bryant — to elevate an offense that put up a clunker in their wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Julie ultimately came on the TV and talked to the houseguests, but the countdown clock hit 00:00 and the lights went out.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
The email went out before any public statement from the White House, suggesting an internal misstep that preempted a formal rollout of the nominees.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
The Broncos went out and got the skill talent this offseason — from Evan Engram to J.K. Dobbins, from RJ Harvey to Pat Bryant — to elevate an offense that put up a clunker in their wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Julie ultimately came on the TV and talked to the houseguests, but the countdown clock hit 00:00 and the lights went out.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
The email went out before any public statement from the White House, suggesting an internal misstep that preempted a formal rollout of the nominees.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Burrell, 55, was found collapsed on her shower floor in her Brooklyn apartment at about 1 a.m. on June 17.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Another method, hot and cold aisle containment, organizes server racks to improve airflow and prevent hot and cold air from mixing.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Yet analysts, employees and even the company have said Target faces issues that go well beyond the economy.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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The atmosphere invites mingling between locals and travelers alike, sharing family-style platters, glasses of wine, and stories from Dubrovnik's vibrant food scene.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Prince mingled with Lee Iacocca and James Carville as Annie Leibovitz snapped photos.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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