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
Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The legend goes that after a bad test screening, RKO tacked on a happy ending and chopped the film from 131 minutes to 88.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Prater goes to his head of security, tells him to turn off all the cameras in the mansion and goes after Harrison.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
If iron is present in the water, the process goes a step further to convert the nitrite into nitrate, which still carries health risks but is safe in higher amounts than nitrite.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After the free trial is over, the live TV streaming service goes for $28 per month.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Johnson said the business goes where the zoning allows but its goal is to work with the neighborhood as best as possible.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Hernandez goes into the final four days of the summer meeting with a 38-35 advantage.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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As for Cracker Barrel, where the company goes from here is anyone’s guess.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The legend goes that after a bad test screening, RKO tacked on a happy ending and chopped the film from 131 minutes to 88.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Prater goes to his head of security, tells him to turn off all the cameras in the mansion and goes after Harrison.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
If iron is present in the water, the process goes a step further to convert the nitrite into nitrate, which still carries health risks but is safe in higher amounts than nitrite.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
After the free trial is over, the live TV streaming service goes for $28 per month.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Johnson said the business goes where the zoning allows but its goal is to work with the neighborhood as best as possible.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Hernandez goes into the final four days of the summer meeting with a 38-35 advantage.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Physio Ash Pracy departs while head of women’s physio Amy Cranston is also taking maternity leave on a temporary basis.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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From Zurich Airport, hop on Switzerland’s efficient SBB rail system, which departs every hour and whisks you toward the Alps in just over three hours.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Creating a Partiful event or even texting the group suffices.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.—
Nima Hasan
August 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Every year, before the banks of Monroe Lake succumb to spring flooding, naturalist Jill Vance leads 20 or so hikers to an unassuming patch of forest on the reservoir's northern fork.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic leads 3-0 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This complex and emotionally charged process, driven by a maze of legacy systems and human bottlenecks, collapses precisely when people need it most.—
Anant Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As Stahl said, anytime there’s a reckless driver, the emergency pipeline collapses and knocks out water flow to the entire area.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Cybersecurity Is a Leadership Issue Cyber risk belongs in the boardroom.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … CLAY TRAVIS – NFL end zones go woke but something else belongs there instead.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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