goes 1 of 2

Definition of goesnext
present tense third-person singular of go
1
2
3
as in suffices
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

Synonyms & Similar Words

4
5
as in leads
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

Synonyms & Similar Words

6
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

7
8
as in belongs
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

Synonyms & Similar Words

9
10
11
as in varies
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

Synonyms & Similar Words

12
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

13
14
15
16
17
18

goes

2 of 2

noun

plural of go

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of goes
Verb
Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York. Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 As the story goes, Yamal’s parents won a charity raffle run by UNICEF and a Spanish newspaper. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026 In 2026, an aggressive stump speech goes viral As a senator, Ossoff has built relationships and a constituent services operation that span Georgia. Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 The accommodation tax flows into the same pool that pays for tourism promotion generally, and the city's breakdown shows where the current money goes. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And the dog that paces through every thunderstorm, or chews a cushion to pieces the moment the house goes quiet, has a calming soft chew made with chamomile, melatonin, and L-theanine. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026 This means that a growing proportion of workers’ salaries goes towards supporting retirees to keep the current pension system going. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 As in the pitch-black Blaga’s Lessons, which won Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe Competition in 2023 and went on to become Bulgaria’s official Oscar submission, no dream goes unpunished in Sofia’s breadline culture. Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026
Noun
The first phase of the railway that the Colorado Connector (CoCo) will make trips on goes from Denver up to Boulder, on to Fort Collins. Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 14 July 2026 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
  • The major costs in medicine arise when preventable and controllable illness progresses to a life-threatening problem.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The threat is expected to shift west out of the area as the day progresses.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Oceania Allura’s 21-day Southern Europe Summer departs Trieste for Barcelona on June 18, 2027, by way of Athens and Rome—a voyage for travelers who have already seen the postcards and want the version behind them.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Imran Ahmad, who leads Bitso Business, the B2B arm of one of Latin America's largest crypto exchanges, frames what endures the fee race in three parts.
    Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The fact that Smokler and Boone were already in talks with the Bottom of the Hill owners about a film project before the news cycle kicked into gear leads many to believe in their ability to get the story right.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Rain chances could return later in the week as the weather pattern becomes more active.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Police said updates will be provided as information becomes available.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Then, just as Hawkins manages to get himself out of a particularly dire bunker, Old Henry collapses and dies on the spot.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Unlike most toppers, which include a cabover alcove, the Wingman collapses down to a basic box for travel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • And The Workforce Together HR expertise belongs on boards because workforce transformation is no longer only about people.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The freedom of a solo game day The best part of showing up alone is that the day belongs entirely to you.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on goes

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster