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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

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noun

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go (for)

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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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Recent Examples of go
Verb
As far as makeup goes, Simpson went for a smokey eye look that was emphasized with a dark liner, feathery brows and a glossy nude lip. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025 Season 2 will see Charles (Danson) going undercover at a college. Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 May 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
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The peel-off version makes more sense, especially for us girlies on the go. Monique Wilson, Glamour, 14 May 2025 Her chartreuse, chiffon dress is perfect for a summer wedding, yet her shoes are made for the woman on the go. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for go
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
  • But not everyone is ready to join the wave just yet.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • The chicks should be ready to leave the nest around May 28.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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  • Does the trend toward later retirement bode well or ill for American society?
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • Use data to flag trends, forecast cash flow and guide decisions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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  • Solar thermal setups capture the Sun's heat rather than its light, use reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, and convert solar radiation directly into heat energy.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
  • Duki’s Ameri World Tour, presented by Live Nation, arrived to Miami on Saturday (May 17) — packed with energy, Argentinean pride, and rock star attitude.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 18 May 2025
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  • Not even an approximate 40-foot fall and sustained injuries on her third try in 2019 deterred her from forging ahead with her goal — rather, the scary slip was just a stepping stone in her personal journey to achieving her dreams.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Around 2016, after a particularly painful breakup, the Body Work author decided to do something radical: give up on dating and give celibacy a try.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025
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  • Their tumultuous relationship unfolds across five films as their personal differences, family drama, and professional ambitions create obstacles to their happily ever after.
    Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
  • These are the headquarters for the ambitions of visionaries, disruptors, and game-changers.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.
    Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
  • The audience was private, but the Vatican released Leo’s prepared text and that of the dean of the diplomatic corps.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 16 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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  • Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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