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as in collapses
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 mixes
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 goes out
For families At first glance, the hotel, with its powder-fresh interiors and luxury amenities doesn’t seem like it’s made for families, but the hotel goes out of its way to welcome them.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Families are carefully watching every dollar that goes out the door, and all costs are being scrutinized.
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Ed Hirs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Tap into desire—or, better yet, anxiety—and rationality goes out the window.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
The book’s main source of fear comes from collapsing the gap between fantasy and reality, and centuries of cautionary tales in both politics and art prove that kind of nightmare rarely goes out of style.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
My heart really goes out to her.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
So my heart always goes out to the finalists.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
After the alert goes out Wednesday, the county said residents were encouraged to respond to a survey to provide feedback on the test.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
An honorable mention goes out to Will’s dog, Betty.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Families are carefully watching every dollar that goes out the door, and all costs are being scrutinized.
—
Ed Hirs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Tap into desire—or, better yet, anxiety—and rationality goes out the window.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
The book’s main source of fear comes from collapsing the gap between fantasy and reality, and centuries of cautionary tales in both politics and art prove that kind of nightmare rarely goes out of style.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
My heart really goes out to her.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
So my heart always goes out to the finalists.
—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
After the alert goes out Wednesday, the county said residents were encouraged to respond to a survey to provide feedback on the test.
—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
An honorable mention goes out to Will’s dog, Betty.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes out
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Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
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By contrast, Roberts’s opinion in Slaughter collapses this distinction.
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As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.
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Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
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After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.
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Julianne Hough mingles with the crowd, as does Arian Moayed; Anna Wintour daughter Bee Carrozzini, who hosts her own cake-happy theater party every year, holds court with Fiona Rudin.
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The two-time Oscar winner, who was born in Concord and grew up in the East Bay, associates that sign with some of his favorite Bay Area childhood memories.
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
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Anne Hathaway steps out with her shades on in New York City's Tribeca on July 1.
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The surveillance system at her home captured Allen walking down her steps out of the edge of her yard, pointing.
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“Goes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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