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 to cost
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as in to turn (to)
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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 enjoy
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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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as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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as in to turn (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager
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as in enjoy
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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as in accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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Recent Examples of go
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
McBride knocked down two more three-pointers, going 6-of-7 for a team-high 20 points at halftime.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Striped Dresses Inspired by Brittany Mahomes Brittany Mahomes is dressing and impressing all in one go.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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The quarter-length flutter sleeves add a dressy element to the design without going overboard, so this one can definitely be reworn, too.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
McBride knocked down two more three-pointers, going 6-of-7 for a team-high 20 points at halftime.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Adjective
In May 2025, 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, 6 May 2026
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
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Ryan is a full go despite exiting his start last Sunday with right elbow soreness after only nine pitches.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Striped Dresses Inspired by Brittany Mahomes Brittany Mahomes is dressing and impressing all in one go.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 7th House of Partnership, illuminating what both sides need and are ready to offer.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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One part of the mission that remains up in the air is whether or not a version of the lunar spacesuits being developed by Axiom Space will be ready for a test run in space.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Around four years ago, Kevin Bowles and the Minnesota Wild food and beverage team noticed a trend of beer bats at baseball games.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Hathaway, on a two-on-one with Luke Glendening, saw his point-blank slam-dunk try denied by the left pad of Andersen, and in the closing seconds, Dvorak’s shot from the slot, set up by Konecny, rang off the inside of the post.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Swisher, a journalist, gave both AI companionship and analog relationship building a try in this week’s episode.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Set inside Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, the documentary short draws on the voices of those who worked there to capture a portrait of ambition, community, and resilience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amazon’s expansion comes as its chief competitors continue to fortify their own same-day delivery ambitions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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His Jim Crow traveling kit kept him prepared for anything the Jim Crow car threw at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Amon is prepared to bet the farm to stay ahead.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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