as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, "Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!"
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Drama begone!
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19 Apr. 2026
Pets Shed your pet-parent problems: Fur, odors, and stains, begone.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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4 Sep. 2025
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12 Aug. 2025
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Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2024
High Porosity Shampoo Pantene Nutrient Blends Unbreakable Lengths Shampoo $11 at CVS Breakage, begone.
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Erica Metzger,
Women's Health,
28 June 2023
Usa Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Pets Shed your pet-parent problems: Fur, odors, and stains, begone.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Price upon publish date of this article: $99 Ergonomic, pressure-relieving seat cushions begone!
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Rogo Patagonia vests and 2am spreadsheets begone – Rogo is your modern-day finance bro.
—
Truebridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Travel Inspira Portable Luggage Scale Overweight luggage fees, begone!
—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2024
High Porosity Shampoo Pantene Nutrient Blends Unbreakable Lengths Shampoo $11 at CVS Breakage, begone.
—
Erica Metzger,
Women's Health,
28 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begone
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa as the country braces for violence after an anti-immigrant group set a Tuesday deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave.
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The New York governor fled in humiliation.
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