1
as in happens
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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2
as in rambles
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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Recent Examples of goes on
When Tony's security company faces an attack from unknown malicious forces, the family goes on the run across Europe while figuring out who is after them, according to Paramount.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This gap between what teachers need and what the administrators are providing can partly be attributed to the distance between the latter and what goes on in their building’s classrooms day-to-day.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bellinger sweepstakes will only heat up as the offseason goes on.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The rule of thumb is to order two per person, but there’s freedom to add more as the night goes on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As the morning goes on, the turnaround points will move closer to the ends of the bridge, so walkers need to keep up a reasonable pace.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This task goes on our ‘every year’ list.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This gap between what teachers need and what the administrators are providing can partly be attributed to the distance between the latter and what goes on in their building’s classrooms day-to-day.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bellinger sweepstakes will only heat up as the offseason goes on.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The rule of thumb is to order two per person, but there’s freedom to add more as the night goes on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As the morning goes on, the turnaround points will move closer to the ends of the bridge, so walkers need to keep up a reasonable pace.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This task goes on our ‘every year’ list.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes on
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be the person who rambles and runs over the slot.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Flashing the leather The Brewers and Phillies scored a combined 27 runs on Monday and Wednesday.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Legion Go 2 also runs on Windows 11.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jones rattles opponents with heavy hits that leave an impression.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Goes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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