GOES OUT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

goes out

verb

present tense third-person singular of go out

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 First, the power goes out, leaving Bret wandering the halls as lights flicker around him. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 For the receivers who can handle it, Reich goes out of his way to explain how to adjust a route based on what the defensive back is showing. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Add too much vinegar and the dressing goes out of balance one way. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The question is intentionally vague and confusing, and goes out of its way to evade the true purpose of the law. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 The team goes out of their way to look after guests, from suggesting off-peak hours at the spa for a pool visit to finding laptop-friendly spaces for those who are working remotely. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 Without one, both teams are well-intentioned, the announcement goes out, and then nothing moves. — Brandon Ramos, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 At the beginning of Episode 3, there’s a scene where random people come into their backyard, and Tom just goes out to talk to them. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 July 2026

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When a shopping agent handles discovery, evaluation and checkout in a single conversation, the funnel collapses into one step.

— Haozhuang Dai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
If the merger collapses altogether, Paramount would instead be on the hook for a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapses

Verb

Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of goes

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After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
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.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2026

Definition of mingles

Verb

What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
The productivity boom everyone associates with the personal computer didn’t actually show up in the macro data until 15 years after the PC was commercialized.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026