Synonyms of goes
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in departs
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 corresponds
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 becomes
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 collapses
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 fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in follows
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 puts
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 intends
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 ends
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in affords
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in stands
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 dies
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeds
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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Recent Examples of goes
Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seller onboarding is starting immediately, giving retailers a head start to secure visibility before the platform officially goes live for consumers in the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The concern is only when that slowdown goes too far, which only happens in a small group of people.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
As far as hyaluronic acid goes, topical products with varying molecular weights can improve hydration.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Yeah, where the prequel goes from here is really up to Peacock.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
This proposal goes further than anything the Commonwealth or any state has ever attempted.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
If the World Cup goes smoothly, García de Llano envisions Guadalajara emerging as one of the world’s top tourist destinations, similar to Barcelona’s transformation after the 1992 Summer Olympics.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The we-might-all-die-if-this-special-effect-goes-wrong stuff.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Like, main-character-walks-in-and-the-crowd-goes-silent energy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The store is 8,000 square feet with plenty of options to choose from as far as merch goes, including jerseys, Funko Pops, soccer balls and more.
—Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Seller onboarding is starting immediately, giving retailers a head start to secure visibility before the platform officially goes live for consumers in the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The concern is only when that slowdown goes too far, which only happens in a small group of people.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
As far as hyaluronic acid goes, topical products with varying molecular weights can improve hydration.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Yeah, where the prequel goes from here is really up to Peacock.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
This proposal goes further than anything the Commonwealth or any state has ever attempted.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
If the World Cup goes smoothly, García de Llano envisions Guadalajara emerging as one of the world’s top tourist destinations, similar to Barcelona’s transformation after the 1992 Summer Olympics.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Noun
Does this mean those pop-goes-punk comp albums are coming back?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The we-might-all-die-if-this-special-effect-goes-wrong stuff.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Like, main-character-walks-in-and-the-crowd-goes-silent energy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes
Verb
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Public ferries depart from Calata Porta di Massa and take between one hour and one hour, 20 minutes, while the faster hydrofoil service departs from the nearby Molo Beverello pier and takes under an hour.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Xi Jinping departs following his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 10, 2026.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The address corresponds to the Land Title building, which was constructed in 1889 and originally housed the Land Mortgage Bank.—
Brayden Garcia
May 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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After the opening games, Scotland leads the group with three points from its 1-0 win over Haiti, while Morocco and Brazil are tied with a point apiece.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The top-heavy design of 'Norwegian Epic' leads many to call the NCL cruise ship ugly.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Not just any privileged class Here is where the Boomer defensiveness becomes harder to dismiss—and, strangely, easier to understand.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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One concerns a romantic dream come true that becomes a bit of a nightmare.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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There’s an even bigger problem, though—Charlie collapses on the floor in pain, alone in the office, as the season ends.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Seconds later, without receiving help or any visible concern from other train passengers, Zarutska collapses to the train floor, where she was later pronounced dead.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Yet the definition of what belongs in a stein or wine glass is starting to wobble.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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What belongs in an American art museum?—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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