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
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Other properties show extremely low average rents — in some cases under $1,000 per month — while 30% or more of that rent goes directly to property taxes.
—Kenny Burgos, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, Suarez goes from being one of the best fantasy closers to a setup man for Raisel Iglesias.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Third offense or more goes from $6,000 to $10,000.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Berman could tell you how well that goes.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The relationship with Russia goes deeper than just energy, however, with the leaders of both countries, Hungary's Orban and Slovakian PM Robert Fico, both having good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin while having frosty relations with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Championships are not decided on the 18th of February, goes without saying.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
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 texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Other properties show extremely low average rents — in some cases under $1,000 per month — while 30% or more of that rent goes directly to property taxes.
—Kenny Burgos, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, Suarez goes from being one of the best fantasy closers to a setup man for Raisel Iglesias.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Third offense or more goes from $6,000 to $10,000.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Berman could tell you how well that goes.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The relationship with Russia goes deeper than just energy, however, with the leaders of both countries, Hungary's Orban and Slovakian PM Robert Fico, both having good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin while having frosty relations with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Championships are not decided on the 18th of February, goes without saying.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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Gear improves, the training that goes into us as climbers progresses.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first team with 10 tracks placed correctly on their timeline progresses to a prize money final.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Gallup poll now departs for the same Valhalla as the big three broadcast networks, bowling leagues, and roast beef for Sunday dinner—institutions that were once almost universally accepted but did not survive in a more divided and mutually suspicious America.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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And now Salloi departs Kansas City as one of the greatest to ever wear a Sporting KC kit.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Every point on the circle corresponds to a different solution to this equation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Peacock Alley leads via a long and airy corridor with hallmarks of Art Deco architecture high above.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the tally with 14 nominations, followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13, and Hamnet and Marty Supreme in joint third place with 11.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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New encounters could lead to fun flirtations or a mutual attraction that becomes romantic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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When borrowing dries up, the scheme collapses.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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In his poems, letters lose limbs, words are mined, and grammar collapses under shelling.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Already, the 19-year-old belongs among the WorldTour’s best.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, part of career growth involves discernment ‒ deciding what feedback sharpens you and what belongs in the rearview mirror.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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