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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
My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Kentucky State Police Detective Clayton Stamper testified that Stines and Mullins went out to lunch together along with several others earlier in the day on September 19.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Once a stylish staple of bistros and dinner parties alike well into the 70s, chocolate mousse then slowly went out of fashion.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
The ball went out of the end zone for a touchback, and the Texans will take over on their own 20.
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End of first quarter: Jets 0, Texans 0
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Still scoreless after one quarter in New Jersey, but the Jets are in the midst of their best drive of the game.
—NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Kentucky State Police Detective Clayton Stamper testified that Stines and Mullins went out to lunch together along with several others earlier in the day on September 19.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Once a stylish staple of bistros and dinner parties alike well into the 70s, chocolate mousse then slowly went out of fashion.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
The ball went out of the end zone for a touchback, and the Texans will take over on their own 20.
2h ago / 5:59 PM PDT
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End of first quarter: Jets 0, Texans 0
Rohan Nadkarni
Still scoreless after one quarter in New Jersey, but the Jets are in the midst of their best drive of the game.
—NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
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It was reported that a man was trapped under a tractor after a bridge collapsed on the property, which was in unincorporated Woodstock.Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Democrats’ best hope may be that Trump’s minuscule battleground state leads will collapse on contact with the fearsome Harris turnout machine.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tough way for the drive to end for Philly, which opted to kick a short field goal instead of going for the tie.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Filippone recently sold a condo whose agent went into contract, then didn’t send in his client’s application.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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While all of these events draw in fangirls eager to meet their celebrity crush, those looking to mingle with the No. 1 Dev Patel were out of luck Sunday.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the venue’s lobby afforded summit participants with the space to mingle, connect, and experience premium brand activations.Essence, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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