GONE OUT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

gone out

verb

past participle of go out

as in collapsed

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 mixed

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 gone out He’s gone out of his way to appeal to longtime Bruins fans and campus groups in an effort to bolster lagging attendance at the Rose Bowl. — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The only thing that hasn’t gone out of style is doing a mitzvah. — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Shoichiro hadn’t immediately gone out to buy the potassium cyanide as his sister had asked. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Not having a retail floor helps too, compared with other custom clothiers that have recently gone out of business. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 21 July 2026 The transcendent talent could have gone out on top in 2022 after winning the Golden Ball as the best player in the World Cup for the second time. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 Beware that many of the bars suggested by ChatGPT (crack open a guide book, loser) may have gone out of business or changed their names, as bars open and close all the time. — Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026 Historian Mark Klempner’s study of Dutch people who rescued Jewish children revealed that nearly all reported having a parent or relative who had consistently gone out of their way to help other people in different contexts. — Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone out

Verb

Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
After reaching a grassy area between the lot and East Seminary Drive, Holt collapsed.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapsed

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Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
According to López-Alt, Shimbo, and Sakai, the best substitute for mirin is sake mixed with a sweetener.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixed

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If the deal had gone ahead, Taiwan would have become Grab’s ninth market, and the company’s first outside of Southeast Asia.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
With James gone, the keys to the most famous franchise in basketball belong entirely to Doncic.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of gone

Verb

Some of the ads accuse Republicans of taking campaign contributions from wealthy donors who worked or socialized with Epstein.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
New aspirations, changes in trading performance and opportunities to accelerate value should be socialized across both programs.

— Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of socialized

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This week, the model and tech entrepreneuer stepped out in black ballet flats twice, pairing them with ensembles typically styled with a towering high heel.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally stepped out together for the first time since returning to the UK, making a joint appearance in Nottingham.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026