go at
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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Also, goats love poison ivy and can eat it without problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The menagerie began with a neighbor’s three dozen goats; he’d been drafted and needed someone to care for them.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Mammals such as horses, cows, goats and sheep evolved hooves, structures that protect the toes, support an animal’s weight, offer traction and absorb shock from the impact of walking and running.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Beck also keeps three goats and a few colonies of honeybees.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Also, goats love poison ivy and can eat it without problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The menagerie began with a neighbor’s three dozen goats; he’d been drafted and needed someone to care for them.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Mammals such as horses, cows, goats and sheep evolved hooves, structures that protect the toes, support an animal’s weight, offer traction and absorb shock from the impact of walking and running.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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Some analysts argue that while Christians have been targeted by Boko Haram and other Islamist groups seeking to impose their extreme interpretation of Islamic law, Muslims, including those considered moderate, have also been victims of those groups.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the investigators' notes, the victims left a sliding door open on the night of the attack for Goncalves' dog, who was found unharmed in her bed.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Don’t call him a scapegoat; the firing is deserved.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some say Batts was innocent, a scapegoat in a drama that turned a ghost story into the tale of the Bell Witch.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Matt Baker says Florida coaches are out of excuses moving forward, Bruce Feldman breaks down the candidates to replace Napier and Chris Vannini has the pluses and minuses of the job.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Bills have draft capital to move, too, so there's really no excuse not to get something done.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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