go out

verb

Definition of go outnext
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 patch went out Wednesday, and the companies publicly disclosed their findings. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Even when people go out of their way to connect offline, they're frequently stymied. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The pushback is awkward for a government that went out of its way to land the project. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Building a Legacy in Lingerie Born in Spain, Fernando Sánchez (1935-2006) began his couture career at the houses of Maggy Rouff, Dior — at the request of his friend Yves Saint Laurent — and Nina Ricci before going out on his own. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out
  1. collapse
  2. mix
  3. go
  4. associate
  5. mingle
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  • Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Support for the right-wing populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of collapse
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  • Coffee growing in Ethiopia is dominated by smallholders, whose beans are mixed together and sold on.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Billed as Pokémon Night Out, the show mixed together the creatures from the popular video games and trading cards with the lasers, pyrotechnics and mind-blowing visuals of EDM music.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
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  • Since then, the Buffaloes have gone 18-26, including a 9-4 effort from a 2024 roster that including his son Shedeur Sanders, who is now with the Cleveland Browns, and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Pat Dowell, 3rd, and others have called the session for Monday to have the council clarify that the $75 million will go toward the city’s pensions now.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of go
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  • El Niño years are also associated with coastal flooding on the Eastern seaboard and the West Coast.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The participants received magnetic implants in up to four muscles associated with ankle movement.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of associate
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  • Cocktail-style gatherings where guests mingle and stand have become more common than seated dinners, which changes what a patio needs.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Take your drink to one of the sunken couches next to the fireplace, or head outside to the courtyard to mingle and relax under the open sky.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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