Definition of Godspeednext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting a hearty Godspeed was extended to all the departing troops

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farewell
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  • In a farewell-for-now social-media post, the family-run restaurant recalled first-day system glitches that sent staff turning to calculators to figure out meal bills.
    Michael Deeds Updated May 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
  • The wedding was a three-day celebration that featured a welcome reception and farewell cookout.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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“Godspeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Godspeed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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