go away

verb

went away; gone away; going away; goes away
Synonyms of go awaynext
1
: to leave a place or person
She angrily told him to go away and stop bothering her.
2
: to leave home for a period of time
They're going away on vacation.
After graduating from high school, he went away to college.
3
: to stop existing or happening : to end
I just wish there was some way to make the pain go away.

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National-security limits on advanced technology aren't going away, and shouldn't. Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 This strain often goes away on its own without medical treatment, although symptoms can persist for several weeks, according to Tarrant County Public Health. Mary Ella Hastings july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 This lines up with a previous report saying the midsize pickup would go away for 18 months. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 23 July 2026 However, cost sharing won’t go away for ultrasounds, lab tests, and labor and delivery, meaning patients will still be responsible for those copayments and deductibles. Camille A. Clare, STAT, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go away

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“Go away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20away. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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