Synonyms of go
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as in to proceed 
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as in to move
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as in to suffice
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as in to correspond
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as in to lead
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as in to become
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as in to collapse
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as in to belong
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as in to fade
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as in to follow
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as in to vary
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as in to put
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as in to intend
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as in to stop
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as in to afford
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as in to stand
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as in to die
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as in to succeed
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as in ready
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as in trend
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as in energy
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as in try
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as in ambition
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
will go on vacation at the end of the year decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said
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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality
she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in to follow
to make one's way through, across, or over
I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space
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as in to put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round
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as in to intend
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off
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as in to stop
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute
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as in to die
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out
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as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
all systems are go
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
snowboarding is all the go
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a healthy six-year-old full of go
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
a young executive with the go to make this company grow
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Recent Examples of go
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The same goes for simply taking away their cellphones, even if Jonathan Haidt has made a wonderful case for doing so.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Using the Centerra Loveland Mobility Hub feels a bit surreal on a first go.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Verb
At the end of the day, where do these history columns go?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The same goes for simply taking away their cellphones, even if Jonathan Haidt has made a wonderful case for doing so.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Adjective
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
—Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
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On the menu for travelers on the go or for dining in is a tribute to the Wahlberg family recipes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Using the Centerra Loveland Mobility Hub feels a bit surreal on a first go.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Investors pursuing the rally should proceed with caution as AEye is a highly volatile microcap stock with a market capitalization of approximately $90 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The implant was allegedly moved when Niven, 34, elbowed Nikki mid-fight.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mary, a young scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey, had resigned and moved across the country to start a job in the private sector.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cable upload speeds usually suffice for most households.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Hing said that the agency’s basis does not suffice for several reasons.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Those results would correspond to earnings growth of 14.2% year over year, as well as a 14% jump in revenue when compared to the prior-year period.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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The Enquirer asked Messer Construction, the company leading the project, about the yellow that now coats parts of where the metal panels are supposed to be.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Those strengths were often neutralized while leading a veteran Phillies team as the organization tried to stave off an ultimately unavoidable rebuild.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The two appeared to be friendly during her years on the show, but things between them became fractured as her friendship with Bethenny Frankel fell apart.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Prior to becoming senior vice president of modelling and environmental analytics at sustainability intelligence firm, Risilience, Dr. Scott Kelly was the Chief Economic Advisor to the New Zealand Parliament and recently testified to the US Senate on how climate change threatens supply chains.—
Scott Kelly,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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In a world caught between ambition and belonging, one couple must navigate love, identity, and legacy in the face of impossible choices.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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Phillip will be back next week with more stories of belonging and diversity from across the country.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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