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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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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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go for

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Recent Examples of go
Verb
And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic. Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023 This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Noun
For the mom that’s always on the go, the Eslcorri Crossbody Bag will make her life easier thanks to its spacious capacity, internal pockets, and adjustable strap. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 It’s been a rough go for Rocchio, with listless offense, some base running gaffes and uncharacteristically subpar defense. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for go
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
  • Only 23 himself, Abel was a first-round draft pick, 15th overall, in 2020 and is projected by MLB Pipeline to be big league ready sometime this season.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • Full batches can be ready in as little as 10 minutes.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • Learn what designers think of this cheery trend and how best to use it.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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  • Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.
    Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
  • In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.
    Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • On the fourth try, the bird may have found something.
    Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • After poor weather forced ULA to scrub a launch attempt on April 9, the company will have to wait nearly three weeks for another try to launch an Atlas V rocket with Amazon's first full-up load of 27 Kuiper broadband satellites, Ars reports.
    Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Simply making a full return to the sport that has been her life is the bottom rung of Haidar’s ambitions.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • In a city once known primarily for its architectural ambitions, a new identity has taken shape as an epicenter of global contemporary art.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Graduates either leave certified to work in their field of study or are better prepared to attend a four-year university.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
  • Democrats are prepared to assail Trump’s budget as further evidence that the Republican administration is intent on gutting government programs that Americans depend on.
    Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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  • The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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