go through

verb

went through; gone through; going through; goes through

intransitive verb

1

: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end

… I was going through with it if it killed me.

—A. W. Long

2

a

: to receive approval or sanction : pass

The amendment failed to go through.

b

: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion

The sale of the house went through.

transitive verb

1

: to subject to thorough examination, consideration, or study

went through the list of items one by one

2

: experience, undergo

had to go through quite an ordeal

3

: carry out, perform

went through his work in a daze

4

: search

caught him going through my desk

5

: to spend or use all of

already went through our savings

6

: to affect as a thought or memory

The words kept going through his mind.

Examples of go through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking copious notes during position meetings, with running backs coach Ron Gould estimating that Williams goes through a notebook every 2-3 weeks. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026

Market analysis indicates that Peloton has gone through several CEOs in a short span, with Peter Stern becoming the fourth chief executive in less than five years. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The topic hangs in the air as Amanda and Rian − a couple going through a fraught time − circle it together. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026

Suggs was seen going through various on-court drills following shootaround at the AdventHealth Training Center and his work included playing three-on-three with two-way teammates Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson and other members of the Magic coaching staff. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for go through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou