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
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
A little forethought goes a long way.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 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
Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
On April 3, the Grammy-winning artist shared an on-the-go GRWM video on her Instagram Story.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
A little forethought goes a long way.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 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
Noun
Lou Malnati's also offers frozen deep dish pies in seven flavors for those on the go.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
On April 3, the Grammy-winning artist shared an on-the-go GRWM video on her Instagram Story.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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Plants are shipped in their pots, ready to grow.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.—
Hali Smith
April 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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The on-trend ballerina sneaker has a laceless exterior and slip-on velcro closure.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Capela, a center in his 12th NBA season, made the first 3-pointer of his career early in the fourth quarter after missing the first seven attempts of his career, including his first try Sunday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ed Masley Waylon Wyatt only looks like a 14-year-old giving country a try at his first talent show.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ambition is to ensure that young players do not end up on the scrapheap, but leave the game armed with their own scrapbook of skills and qualifications.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of Rokid’s most popular features is a virtual screen that scrolls through the text of a prepared speech during a presentation.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Araghchi, part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Fortune,
12 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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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pivot in recent weeks toward attacking Iranian infrastructure is the predictable reaction to the failure to appreciate the vigor of the ethic of resistance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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