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
Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, EVs were a glint in their eye, as the saying goes, at the time.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The path forward for the NCAA is either to convince Congress to grant an antitrust exemption, recognize college football players as employees who can unionize and bargain workplace rules with their conferences, or continue to litigate and see how that goes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 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
The longer the conflict goes, the longer stocks, bonds and the dollar could all trade in exactly the opposite way Trump wants.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
For Noriega, the feeling at loanDepot goes deeper than the atmosphere.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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
The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, EVs were a glint in their eye, as the saying goes, at the time.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The path forward for the NCAA is either to convince Congress to grant an antitrust exemption, recognize college football players as employees who can unionize and bargain workplace rules with their conferences, or continue to litigate and see how that goes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 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
The longer the conflict goes, the longer stocks, bonds and the dollar could all trade in exactly the opposite way Trump wants.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
For Noriega, the feeling at loanDepot goes deeper than the atmosphere.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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In other words, in this context, looking ahead in the game, anticipating problems, coming up with solutions in the moment, and adopting new strategies as the game progresses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Frias departs at a fragile moment for Rady Children’s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs could use another body at that spot if Bryan Cook departs in free agency, which is the most likely outcome.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 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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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fracturing of conservative communities leads a veteran Republican to retire and could help some incumbent Democrats fend off progressive challengers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perrotti manages more than 1,100 athletic events annually and leads fundraising and community partnerships that support athletic programs at the high school.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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If the fog becomes more widespread, a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many in the ed tech industry see the wave of legislation as a battle over whether technology belongs in schools at all — and one that may only be getting started.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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This idyllic spot is tucked perfectly between the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and the Grand Wailea, Maui, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, and belongs on every beach lover's Maui itinerary.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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