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 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
Ben Nuckols, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The couple went Instagram official when Abrams shared an Instagram round-up of snaps from her Glastonbury performance last July, including a sweet selfie with Mescal.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
High-protein foods like eggs, yogurt, or nuts make for simple, filling snacks that are easy to grab on the go.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Duke won the rebounding battle 41-28 as Michigan settled for too many one-and-done perimeter shots, going 6 of 25 from 3-point range.
—Ben Nuckols, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The couple went Instagram official when Abrams shared an Instagram round-up of snaps from her Glastonbury performance last July, including a sweet selfie with Mescal.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
All of these transmedia opportunities come as the larger entertainment industry is taking note on the value of games, with Electronic Arts’ recently announced $55 billion go-private deal being a key indicator of where priorities lie for investors.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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The low-calorie, non-GMO, gluten-free snack comes in flavors like Strawberry and Chocolate Chip and can be enjoyed for breakfast or on the go.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
High-protein foods like eggs, yogurt, or nuts make for simple, filling snacks that are easy to grab on the go.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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The owner proceeded to her departure gate.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tidal Basin Seawall Rehabilitation Project is proceeding well.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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In response to a market-moving piece of dystopian fan fiction fearmongering about AI, Citadel Securities put out its own brief on the historical precedent for AI’s impact and the improbability that the technology will render humans unemployable any more than the typewriter or the internet did.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the most ambitious combinations of food and vantage are reserved for lunches, which move daily to points along treks – the rim of a remote lake, a terrace in a quaint village house by the river, or a rooftop with panoramic views in the village of Zhong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Asparagus doesn't have intense watering needs–about 1 or 2 inches of water per week will typically suffice.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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And, suffice it to say, it will be watched closely.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Sentinel sometimes shares editorials whose views correspond with our own.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Despite these developments, investigators have no leading theory about a motive, according to a source.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The government was sworn in 117 days after national elections that Jetten’s party won by a narrow margin over the Party for Freedom led by anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Martinez was aiming to become the eighth Coloradoan since 2014 to win titles in four different weight classes, having taken the 130-pound crown in ’23; the 135-pound title in ’24; and the 140-pound championship last year.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, most of the men and women who are losing their lives on the front lines are married with children – and Ukraine is becoming a country of widows and orphans.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Family members and Blackbird Mountain Guides officials said the group was on the last day of a three-day trip to the Frog Lake huts near Castle Peak and that the skiers were heading back to the trailhead when the slope collapsed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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CVTs are third-rate and do not belong in any vehicle ever.—
Ed Sokalski,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The group’s impact on hip-hop and broader pop culture is massive, and their presence on the 2026 ballot — alongside Shakira repping Latin pop on a global scale — represents a direct challenge to narrower definitions of what belongs in the Rock Hall.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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