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as in happens
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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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
Khaliq and Mehtab Khan plan to eventually expand to a second location, continuously refresh their menu and extend hours as time goes on.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Some 39 million people in the region are under heat alerts Monday, and the heat wave is likely to expand and intensify as the week goes on.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Playful yet professional, this goes on like a normal polish but delivers a gel-like finish—minus the damage of a UV lamp.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Tuesday night will be partly cloudy in the evening but will become mostly cloudy as the night goes on.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
Lewis goes on to say that only reading modern books is like trying to join a conversation halfway through.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
In normal times, the question of how bad depends on how long a shutdown goes on for, and what specific contingency plans agencies have made to deal with it.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Some 39 million people in the region are under heat alerts Monday, and the heat wave is likely to expand and intensify as the week goes on.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Playful yet professional, this goes on like a normal polish but delivers a gel-like finish—minus the damage of a UV lamp.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Tuesday night will be partly cloudy in the evening but will become mostly cloudy as the night goes on.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
Lewis goes on to say that only reading modern books is like trying to join a conversation halfway through.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
In normal times, the question of how bad depends on how long a shutdown goes on for, and what specific contingency plans agencies have made to deal with it.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes on
Verb
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miami’s Max Meyer pitched five innings and allowed three runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Langford pitched 6 innings for SCS and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The threat rattles Reef and prompts him to apologize to all the major figures from his past whom he's offended or hurt over the years.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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