GO OUT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

go out

verb

Definition of go out

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 Kate McLellan, a resident on Oahu’s North Shore, was still waiting for the worst of the storm to strike after her power went out Sunday morning. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the children and families of Brown Bear Daycare. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Add too much vinegar and the dressing goes out of balance one way. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Ralph posed on the beach in the Spanx Swim Cutout One-Piece, a classic bathing suit that will never go out of style. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go out

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Thousands of people on Flores camped outside collapsed homes under tarpaulin tents overnight into Monday, sleeping outside because of the danger of more aftershocks.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Parked cars were crushed when buildings collapsed during the quake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapse

Verb

The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
The result is a lightweight, hydrating formula that can be mixed on the move, minus the mess.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

But Vicki immediately goes past Meredith Marks (disengaging) to Amanda Frances (opening her laptop and working), even as the others try to earn their paychecks by poking at her.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
The search is underway for a person who went missing while jet skiing off the Long Beach coast on Sunday night.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of go

Verb

Researchers and local media reported earlier this year on unsafe and unregulated mining associated with a rapidly expanding gold rush around Zamboye, where the mine collapsed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Drinking tea has been consistently associated with a longer lifespan.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of associate

Verb

Getting dressed up, mixing and mingling with good friends, eating great food, and toasting with special cocktails are all part of the experience.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
The ‘next step’ On a sunny September day last year in the Chinese port city of Ningbo, not far from Shanghai, higher-ups from shipping company Sea Legend mingled with local transport officials at a port terminal.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mingle

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go out (with)

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