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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Alongside the ducks and chicks are chickens, goats, a hedgehog, a cat, a dog and plenty of laughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Additionally, there are certain plants that goats won’t eat.
—Jet Francis and Samuel Navarro, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Since then, pigs, cats, deer, horses, mice, goats, gray wolves, and more than 1,500 dogs have been cloned using the same technology.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Archaeologists suspect the individuals buried at the site survived by hunting, fishing and herding animals like goats and sheep.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Alongside the ducks and chicks are chickens, goats, a hedgehog, a cat, a dog and plenty of laughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Additionally, there are certain plants that goats won’t eat.
—Jet Francis and Samuel Navarro, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Since then, pigs, cats, deer, horses, mice, goats, gray wolves, and more than 1,500 dogs have been cloned using the same technology.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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Here's what to know about Rogers' execution, including who his victims were.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Police said the woman was involved in an argument with a group of females when an unknown male approached on foot, pulled out a firearm and fired shots at the victim.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Those fine margins Arteta speaks of turn some into heroes and others into scapegoats.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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During an April 14 meeting between Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele that was ostensibly about the two leaders’ controversial deportation and detention pact, Trump abruptly brought up his favorite political scapegoat: trans women in sports.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Construct decision boundaries that eliminate excuses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Hansi Flick has told his Barcelona players that partying after their La Liga title celebrations is no excuse for letting their performances drop.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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