go-around

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noun

ˈgō-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

1

: runaround

gave me the go-around

2

a

: round

reached an agreement during the first go-around

b

: a heated argument or struggle

had a real go-around with her about it

3

: an act or instance of going around (as in an air traffic pattern)

go around

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verb

went around; gone around; going around; goes around

intransitive verb

1

a

: to pass from place to place : go here and there

b

: to have currency : circulate

an amusing story is going around

2

: to satisfy demand : fill the need

not enough jobs to go around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Here are Steve Yzerman's options Mazur, 21, leaves the tournament, his first go-around with the men's team, having gained valuable experience that will help him in the fall, when the expectation is to push for a spot on the Wings' roster. —Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2023

Beets Beets are another hearty vegetable that can withstand a go-around on the grill. —Ashley Martens, Redbook, 10 May 2023

Actors Dave Bautista and Zoe Saldana have said that, no matter what, Vol. 3 will be their last go-around in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. —Evan Romano, Men's Health, 6 May 2023

Back in its first go-around during the 1980s, Trump had been the majority owner of the New Jersey Generals, the opponent the Panthers faced Sunday. —Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2023

Back-to-work mandates might be futile This isn’t JPMorgan’s first go-around. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2023

This is Russell’s second go-around with the Lakers. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023

The FedEx crew pulled out and did a go-around at the last minute as the 737 rose into its path. —Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Apr. 2023

Hunter left a mark in 18 months during his first go-around at Clemson. —The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2023

Verb

This go around, there appears to be little appetite among Senate Republicans to cross him. —Ryan King, Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2023

The controller instructed the Southwest flight, a Boeing 737, to discontinue its approach and go around. —Jay Blackman, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2023

Lies make the world go around. —Anne Easton, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023

Your insights and perspectives help the world go around. —Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2023

This go around, Shuler netted 18, but made just seven of her 16 shots. —Shane Hoffmann, oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023

The cold and flu season has been especially rough in recent years, with COVID-19 and RSV added to the mix of viruses that go around. —Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 27 Jan. 2023

Plenty of blame to go around here. —Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2023

Suddenly, there are not enough minutes to go around, and player combos that were starting to click will be blown up. —Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Verb

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1a