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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  • The Packers announced the move and McManus posted a farewell to Green Bay on social media and thanked the organization, its fans and his teammates.
    Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
  • The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.
    Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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“Godspeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Godspeed. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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