as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, "Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!"
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—Erica Metzger, Women's Health, 28 June 2023
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Rogo Patagonia vests and 2am spreadsheets begone – Rogo is your modern-day finance bro.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Travel Inspira Portable Luggage Scale Overweight luggage fees, begone!
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
High Porosity Shampoo Pantene Nutrient Blends Unbreakable Lengths Shampoo $11 at CVS Breakage, begone.
—Erica Metzger, Women's Health, 28 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begone
Verb
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Book a Weekday Flight Dong says if your trip allows, book a flight that departs during the week as opposed to the weekend.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since Olympic charter flights to Milan will be departing from the New York area, and because the Islanders had been promised an event in February 2026, the possibility of doing a big press availability was discussed as an alternative.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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So when Barkley exited Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the New York Giants at the end of the third quarter, Eagles fans were likely holding their breath.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Trent Battle steps up TCU starting running back Kevorian Barnes exited the game after just one carry with an unknown injury, forcing the Horned Frogs to rely on their depth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ciske has also gotten creative in making sure kids can keep coming with their guardians.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The company got Turkish movie legend Mehmet Çevik as a pitchman.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mykola, who fled the war in Ukraine in 2024, was a practicing doctor in Kyiv.—
Aditi Sangal,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations' migration agency said 2,500 to 3,000 people had fled El Fasher since Sunday.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Begone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begone. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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