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
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
And in the Windsor Enclosure, well, just about anything goes.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
When trolling for pike the Griz goes with Rapala Rattlin Raps or floating Rapala stick baits when the weeds are higher.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
The first paper notice goes wherever the application is listed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026
But individual capability only goes so far without the organizational architecture to support it.
—Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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
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
How deep that review goes, experts said, will largely depend on what investigators find on the ground.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
And in the Windsor Enclosure, well, just about anything goes.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
When trolling for pike the Griz goes with Rapala Rattlin Raps or floating Rapala stick baits when the weeds are higher.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
The first paper notice goes wherever the application is listed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026
But individual capability only goes so far without the organizational architecture to support it.
—Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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
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
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Xenotransplantation departs from this trajectory by reestablishing animal use as a central and permanent component of medicine.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 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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From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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An outside team of professionals leads visitors through a two-hour flower arranging session.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Rebalancing becomes a priority as the Libra moon coordinates with Venus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The Hawks will have to wait a couple of weeks before the deal becomes official.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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Canvas collapses what has typically been a fragmented production chain into a single workspace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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If the cost of producing a complex tax plan collapses toward zero, what exactly is the client paying for—and who keeps the fee?—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The Fairmont Grand Del Mar, tucked into the rolling hills of Carmel Valley just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, belongs firmly in the latter category.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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This is why verifiable execution belongs alongside the control plane, not against it.—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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