Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going under
Verb
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Rogers ended the brief rally by striking out Gleyber Torres, with strike three coming on a successful challenge by Twins catcher Jeffers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith got the best of Gunnar Henderson in an epic 12-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded in the second inning on Tuesday, striking out the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrew Tate is not washing out.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Swinging a big trade can be the difference in a team winning a championship or flaming out early in the playoffs.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jack Harper, back working in his hometown after flaming out elsewhere, living as the responsible adult with an adorable little niece and her depressed, alcoholic mother, Zoe (Marin Ireland).—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Going under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20under. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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