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
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The same goes for simply taking away their cellphones, even if Jonathan Haidt has made a wonderful case for doing so.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Using the Centerra Loveland Mobility Hub feels a bit surreal on a first go.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Verb
At the end of the day, where do these history columns go?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The same goes for simply taking away their cellphones, even if Jonathan Haidt has made a wonderful case for doing so.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 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
On the menu for travelers on the go or for dining in is a tribute to the Wahlberg family recipes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Using the Centerra Loveland Mobility Hub feels a bit surreal on a first go.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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Isak still needs to force Newcastle to change its stance, and the club has been ready for this.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These programs incorporate career coaching, interview preparation, and workplace etiquette to help graduates become workplace ready.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The upward trend could suggest that investors are increasingly confident the final tariff agreements won’t weigh on the economy as heavily as once feared, but following the employment report Friday all three major U.S. index fell more than 1%.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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There's one challenge in introducing spicy items: Gen Z and Gen Alpha tend to move on from trends quickly.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For some, this burst of energy can be invigorating, inspiring new dreams or expanding existing ones.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has announced his bid for Arizona's 2nd congressional district, making a second try at winning the seat.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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However, after trying it at a camp, a coach encouraged me to give it a try.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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This combination of practical skill and intellectual ambition inspired the scientific revolution.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Controversial Ukraine anti-corruption bill dents EU ambitions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to undercut the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies has sparked a political crisis that could hurt Kyiv’s hopes of joining the European Union, analysts said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the prepared pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 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
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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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These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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