GONE UNDER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

gone under

verb

past participle of go under

as in struck out

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Darren Yamashita / Imagn Images via Reuters Connect There was a lighthearted moment in the second inning when Webb struck out Colorado’s Zac Veen.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
After Lugo struck out Angels star Mike Trout on 11 pitches, Schanuel tagged him in the next at-bat.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of struck out

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Although the market has adapted and prices have remained relatively low considering the historic supply shock during the war, that’s in large part because demand for oil collapsed and China drew down its massive oil stockpiles.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
But he was forced to apologize after his plans to form a subsidiary to run the tournament, which would have opened the door for investors to buy stakes of up to 20% in a spinout firm, collapsed after widespread backlash across the sport.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapsed

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Winterburn, who missed last season due to injury, made 8 of 14 from the field and finished with seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in about 21 minutes off the bench.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
But Maxime Esteve and Jaidon Anthony, sold to RB Leipzig and Brentford respectively, will be missed.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of missed

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The Orioles flunked their 3rd rounder a few years ago and gave that money to their 17th rounder, Carter Young.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 17 July 2026
John has just flunked the bar for the second time, and his job at the DA’s office — which has a three-strike policy — is in peril.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of flunked

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After Carlson officially flamed out, Brayden Narveson failed miserably.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Cam Smith and Noah Igbinoghene should have both been reliable starting cornerbacks for the Miami Dolphins if their careers hadn’t flamed out in Miami.

— Omar Kelly August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of flamed out

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Previous peace efforts between Turkey and the PKK have failed, most recently in 2015.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
That would guarantee exclusive 45-day theatrical windows and a moratorium on distributing the movies on streaming services for at least 90 days, with potentially financial penalties if Paramount failed to hold up its end of the bargain.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

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