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Definition of gonext
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as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

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as in to lead
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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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 belong
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in to vary
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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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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go

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adjective

go

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noun

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go (for)

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verb (2)

go (to)

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verb (3)

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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Recent Examples of go
Verb
But Renault’s challenges go deeper than costs. Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026 People were being forced to go into the military and go and die in Vietnam. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 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 brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 Just heat and eat for a quick breakfast on the go. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
  • That is the sign of a team that is ready to combust, which has fragile confidence.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • This mishap added months to the mission development timeline as the company investigated a cause and got another booster ready for flight.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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  • White House officials said the Biden-era energy efficiency mandates in HUD and Agriculture departments' guidelines could add up to $9,000 to housing construction costs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This means that even if a fault-tolerant quantum computer becomes available, QPE could still struggle with large molecules because the chance of successfully extracting the correct energy becomes vanishingly small.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • Robinson, though, missed a potential go-ahead 3 and Duren's putback try bounced off the rim as time expired.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The dish, created by food influencer Esther Lee (@biteswithesther), hit social media feeds earlier this week and is already generating buzz from followers who are antsy to give it a try.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • The California Democrat’s ambitions find fuel in the flames of conspiracy.
    James Kirchick, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Looking further ahead, Cronin describes ambitions for Wicked/Good to become an identifiable force in genre cinema, citing Jackson’s WingNut Films and the Weta ecosystem as a benchmark.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Kamal Kharazi, foreign policy adviser to the office of the supreme leader, told CNN on Monday that Iran is prepared for a long war.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The Rangers are prepared to drop Corey Seager in their lineup.
    Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 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
  • 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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  • But thanks to their reproductive vigor — females can lay up to 25,000 eggs in a single season — their numbers quickly hopped out of hand.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • These soils regulate water uptake and naturally restrain vine vigor, encouraging small berries with thick skins.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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