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
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The cost to upgrade office buildings has gone absolutely bonkers.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Certain brands offer pants in a range of sizes, like Yogipace's on-the-go pants and Baleaf's cargo joggers.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Eyad Murrar, the co-founder of Coffee for Gaza, along with his cousin, sells a wide variety of coffee beans, with 50% of the profit going directly to humanitarian relief for Gaza.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The cost to upgrade office buildings has gone absolutely bonkers.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 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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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Certain brands offer pants in a range of sizes, like Yogipace's on-the-go pants and Baleaf's cargo joggers.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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Meanwhile, deputies proceeded with the jail’s schedule as if nothing was happening.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Only after the verification does the destroyer proceed to fire four electronic jamming missiles, according to the broadcast.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Potato sacks were restitched as dresses for the girls while ugly brogans that didn’t fit had to suffice as shoes.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The American team will be led by New Orleans Saints associate head coach Joel Thomas, the former Arkansas running backs coach.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among those helping lead the community welcome is the Palisades Recovery Coalition, which will provide coffee to parents and community members gathering outside the school as students arrive.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Water from the Yamuna – considered sacred and worshipped by millions – has become so polluted by ammonia from industrial waste that water plants have been unable to treat it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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In Dallas, the cultural shift has given rise to a booming resale market that has quickly become one of the city's most dynamic retail segments -- and that rise is expected to continue.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Klapper told Jam Press that the tower had partially collapsed under its own weight shortly before completion, preventing him from officially qualifying for the record.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Letting Thwaites collapse arguably violates the Antarctic Treaty System’s environmental-preservation clause, Minchew said.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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The start of the downfall of the Daniel arap Moi dictatorship belongs, among others, to a small group of courageous Kenyan lawyers who at great risk dared to challenge these government abuses in court.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Forbes If Under 30 is on your radar, this belongs on your calendar.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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