go at
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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Outside is the barn and stables—where dozens of horses trot in and out of the stables alongside their three goat friends (Dolly, with the pink collar, was my personal favorite).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The Fixer Upper alum cruised past about a dozen goats of varying sizes and colors during her joy ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Mahomes posted a few goat emojis during Messi’s performance.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Outside is the barn and stables—where dozens of horses trot in and out of the stables alongside their three goat friends (Dolly, with the pink collar, was my personal favorite).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
The Fixer Upper alum cruised past about a dozen goats of varying sizes and colors during her joy ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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One of Rinderknecht’s lawyers, Steve Haney, has said Rinderknecht has become a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s failure to fully extinguish the Lachman Fire (which reignited into the Palisades Fire).—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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My working theory is that the recent surge in gas prices, along with uncertainty about how AI will change the labor market have coalesced into a doom-and-gloom mood that is exacerbated by social media, always a possible scapegoat for negative vibes in today.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Immigration advocates and lawyers said the hurricane season is just an excuse and not the real reason why the detainees have been transferred.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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While player welfare is a real concern with temperatures expected to exceed 90 F (32 C) in the hottest World Cup venues, some say the hydration breaks are just an excuse for broadcasters to go to commercials in the middle of the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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