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
The Heat, by contrast, all too often became exposed when the likes of Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson were on the court, because the offense wasn’t nearly good enough — 21st in the league each of the past two seasons, seasons when the Heat went out meekly in the first round.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Of course, my heart and thoughts go out to Mariam, his wife and musical partner.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2025
The Yankees even went out of their way to insult Joe Torre with a make-good contract offer when Joe — as great a manager as the Yankees have ever had — was on his way out the door.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
My power had went out for a while, which is the least of the f–king worries.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Of course, my heart and thoughts go out to Mariam, his wife and musical partner.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2025
The Yankees even went out of their way to insult Joe Torre with a make-good contract offer when Joe — as great a manager as the Yankees have ever had — was on his way out the door.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
My power had went out for a while, which is the least of the f–king worries.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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The signs have been there for about six months — ever since a 180-foot section of the wooden pier collapsed into the ocean after being battered by towering waves during an atmospheric river storm that wreaked havoc along the Central Coast.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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That’s very much the case with Two Harbors, whose shares traded in the $60s before collapsing during COVID, only mildly rebounded, then deteriorated ever since to current prices around $10 per share.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At a makeshift bar shaded by a sycamore tree, one of the guides was mixing cocktails that contained pisco and ginger.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Edmonton gets Nurse help, Panthers three-goal lead gone The Panthers spent most of the second period pinned into react mode, allowing Edmonton neutral zone space to rev up their assaults on the Panthers zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Tristen goes for Zubair — like many this season, gone too soon!—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.—
Lydia McFarlane,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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