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
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
What kind of preparation goes into that?
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
After all, Milla is a true believer who goes tragically wrong, not a sociopathic manipulator.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The same goes for curling irons, hair straighteners, and other common heat tools.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Chris Cooper, 'Adaptation' (2003) Cooper goes all in with an over-the-top personality in this very strange meta dramedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
And apparently, that goes for royals, too.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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The same goes for fans, who root for the name on the front of the jerseys but have little time to bond with the guys filling them.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
What kind of preparation goes into that?
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
After all, Milla is a true believer who goes tragically wrong, not a sociopathic manipulator.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The same goes for curling irons, hair straighteners, and other common heat tools.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Chris Cooper, 'Adaptation' (2003) Cooper goes all in with an over-the-top personality in this very strange meta dramedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
And apparently, that goes for royals, too.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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The latest trend poses that travelers only need to arrive at the airport 15 minutes before their flight departs and will still make it on board without issue — and without hanging around in the terminal for hours.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When the train departs Livingston for Bozeman, Banner’s family are aboard, assisted by Spencer no less.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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New York leads 72-71 in points.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Saxon becomes a new person after this.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Dec. 2024
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The audience follows the journey of pink soldier No-eul (Park Gyu-young).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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The broader story so closely follows what came before, every slight alteration and minor development helps carries that much more consequence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2024
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Treatments Treatment varies based on the underlying cause.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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