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
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
The next few days were spent enjoying fresh pomelos and mangoes, feasting with a local family who served them goat (a Marquesan specialty), snorkeling on colorful reefs and hiking in the otherworldly landscapes.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The odd bunch of animals seized consisted of horses, camels, goats, rams, sheep and tortoises.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The event will feature two of the stars of this year’s goat races, baby goats Whiskey and Tango.
Snacks, slushies, and other kid friendly options will be available along with a full bar and Bock Fest merch available for sale.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
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Noun
There’s also a shaded dining porch, an additional multifunctional casita, and a small cast of resident animals—donkeys, dwarf goats, chickens, and fish—that give the place a slow, pastoral vibe.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
The next few days were spent enjoying fresh pomelos and mangoes, feasting with a local family who served them goat (a Marquesan specialty), snorkeling on colorful reefs and hiking in the otherworldly landscapes.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The odd bunch of animals seized consisted of horses, camels, goats, rams, sheep and tortoises.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The event will feature two of the stars of this year’s goat races, baby goats Whiskey and Tango.
Snacks, slushies, and other kid friendly options will be available along with a full bar and Bock Fest merch available for sale.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Speaking on social media, Huynh explained her reasoning for penning a letter advocating for Combs’ release, despite being identified by prosecutors as one of the disgraced mogul’s victims.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But student loans have become hyper-politicized, and a liberal education diploma holder has become the scapegoat.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dante has become a scapegoat for anything that goes amiss in the restaurant.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The party is a perfect excuse for various people in his life to approach him with their own agendas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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As in the never-ending parade of ostensibly Christian exorcism movies, religious belief here seems like a superficial excuse for a stock array of supernatural hoodoo — no matter how many times Chalik’s Abuyya pauses the action to mouth some healing doctrine.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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