Synonyms of going
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as in usual
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as in operating
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as in successful
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as in process
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as in departure
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as in doing
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as in moving
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as in serving
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as in corresponding
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as in leading
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as in becoming
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as in collapsing
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as in belonging
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as in fading
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as in traversing
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as in ranging
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as in putting
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as in planning
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as in stopping
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as in affording
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as in standing
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as in dying
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as in succeeding
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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
what's the going price for a good used washing machine?
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as in operating
being in effective operation
he just can't keep his small bookstore going
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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our continued partnership with them is a going concern
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as in process
forward movement in time or place
tried to get down the hill quickly, but it was slow going with an injured foot
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
was so absorbed in her TV show she didn't notice his comings or goings
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as in doing
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in moving
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 serving
to be fitting or proper
at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes
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as in corresponding
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 becoming
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 collapsing
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 belonging
to have or be in a usual or proper place
these plates go in this cabinet
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in traversing
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 ranging
to occur within a continuous range of variation
selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million
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as in putting
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 planning
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 stopping
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in affording
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in standing
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 dying
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeding
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 going
Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
Stewart’s easy-going style that belies the drive beneath his big, easy smile.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Loperfido can play all three outfield positions and Smith also had reps in center field in camp, which along with Matthews’ positional versatility will present Espada with options for how to construct his outfield in the early going.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The biggest mistake many people can make when starting something new is going too big, too fast.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Knitted ties match well with more easy-going outfits, especially if they’re made from a textured wool, so keep these for more relaxed settings.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
Stewart’s easy-going style that belies the drive beneath his big, easy smile.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022
Noun
When the Stars weren’t scoring much at five-on-five in the early goings of the season, Robertson picked up the pace.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Loperfido can play all three outfield positions and Smith also had reps in center field in camp, which along with Matthews’ positional versatility will present Espada with options for how to construct his outfield in the early going.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The offense had a quiet day, rapping only six hits for the afternoon, with the top four in the lineup going 2-for-16.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The biggest mistake many people can make when starting something new is going too big, too fast.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for going
Adjective
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Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of you might be more involved than usual with a parent.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It’s understood that there’s nothing more difficult than being a successful editor, therapist, or author, even with a stash of pill bottles in a wicker basket beside an opulent floral arrangement.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Apple’s more recent expansions into areas like virtual reality and artificial intelligence haven’t been as successful.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The quota, however, is linked to a controversial separate bill to change voting boundaries, a process that could increase the number of seats in the lower house from 543 to about 850.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With a potential shot at Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna in the upcoming NHL draft, the rebuilding process continues.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The tactics are commonly associated with South American theft groups known for operating across state lines and moving quickly from one community to another.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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By the end, the movie takes on the hallucinatory feel of an existential horror film, less about where anyone is going than what keeps them moving at all.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Householder is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2023 of orchestrating the scheme, which FirstEnergy has admitted to underwriting.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Think about caring for an ill mate, losing income because of having to give up your job, having difficulty paying your bills and suffering from painful arthritis while serving as the unpaid caregiver.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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