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went under

VERB

fail, submerge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankrupt drown

WEAK

default die fall fold founder go down sink submerse submit succumb suffocate surrender

Antonyms

WEAK

accomplish achieve succeed

Example Sentences

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“The first group that came up when I went under the metal section was called Dragon Force,” he recalled excitedly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In Tampa, Fla., 16% of homes that went under contract in February did so within seven days of going on the market, according to Zillow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Plus, many of those who went under contract last month may have locked in mortgage rates closer to February’s lows than March’s highs.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In 2007, Taylor - who went under her maiden name at the time - registered her business name, Katie Perry, and applied for a trademark.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Then even that disappeared as he went under again.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver