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
Alexander Kaplan, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Sahil, who goes only by one name, ran his finger down a page, searching for his brother Mohammad Yahya.
—Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
If the initial testing goes well, then Metra will expand the program to trains during peak times.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way, so apply cautiously and evenly for the most natural result.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
As far as excitement at this capstone achievement goes, Faltings doesn’t betray much, even by the stoic standards of German mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
There are metaphors aplenty to interpret in a thriller about a town that goes bonkers when 17 kids go missing in the middle of the night and everybody points to their teacher (Julia Garner).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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
And her book goes a long way in explaining why.
—Alexander Kaplan, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Sahil, who goes only by one name, ran his finger down a page, searching for his brother Mohammad Yahya.
—Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
If the initial testing goes well, then Metra will expand the program to trains during peak times.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way, so apply cautiously and evenly for the most natural result.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
As far as excitement at this capstone achievement goes, Faltings doesn’t betray much, even by the stoic standards of German mathematicians.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
There are metaphors aplenty to interpret in a thriller about a town that goes bonkers when 17 kids go missing in the middle of the night and everybody points to their teacher (Julia Garner).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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For higher earners, however, the 25% cap often applies, meaning a substantial portion of your take-home pay could be withheld if the debt collection process progresses to this stage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While warm day snow can get tougher as the day progresses, starting out with your gear ready for what the local pros suspect will be out there gives you a better crack at a fantastic day.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The former Keshet exec departs his role as Head of International Development at the the international production house, which is part of Spain’s Mediapro.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Upon reaching adulthood in the 1950s, Vernice departs for a bright future at Spelman College, and Annie leaves Honeysuckle to search for her mother in the seedy underbelly of the South.—
Diya Chacko,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 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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Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Analyst Bob Jian Huang's new price target of $85, up from $80, corresponds to a rally ahead of 47% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Åberg has put on a ball-striking clinic through three days and leads the field in driving distance, strokes gained tee to green and average proximity to the hole.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Golden’s team leads the nation with a plus-14 rebounding margin and bettered Kentucky 50-29 on the boards on Friday to generate a 21-8 edge in second-change points.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos will likely receive a fourth-round compensation pick in ’27 with Franklin-Myers’ departure, which becomes particularly valuable given the strength of next year’s class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Add in the trolleys packed with tourists and the driving experience becomes an obstacle course.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trump has alluded to this possible dearth of popular support when asked about the possibility of backing Pahlavi to lead the country if the regime collapses.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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That argument collapses under the slightest scrutiny.—
Randy Linville,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Dawkins, with a limited NIL budget, built a whole new team from the transfer portal; a team that belongs, competes and earned its place in the tournament.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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All of this makes for the perfect conditions to revisit the shows in the network’s history to find where each belongs in a definitive ranking.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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