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noun

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verb

present participle of go
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as in leading
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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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 belonging
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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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 betting
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of going
Adjective
Tonalea is good with other cats and is easy-going, a sweet girl who will make a lovely pet. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2022 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
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That hasn’t been lost in the early goings of his tenure with the team. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 If early goings are any indication, Alonso will opt out and seek a bigger deal on the open market. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for going
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going
Adjective
  • Both are now visible to the naked eye to observers in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • House Republicans were hit After the most contentious legislative session in DeSantis’ history, state lawmakers were bracing for the governor to use more ink than usual with the veto pen.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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  • Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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  • This sterile male technique, previously explained to Newsweek by Texas A&M Professor Phillip Kaufman, works because female screwworm flies mate only once—flooding areas with sterile males prevents successful reproduction.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • As noted in our startup fundraising checklist, articulating a compelling long-term vision is one of the most important elements of a successful early-stage fundraising strategy.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
  • How the technology works The process starts with the participant attempting to speak sentences shown on a screen.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Neither Stevens nor Christopher are listed on the Heat’s roster for summer league, likely indicating their departures.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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  • That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.
    Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.
    Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.
    Ashley Case, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • Ward finished his third and final college season at the University of Miami, leading the Hurricanes to a 10-3 record while throwing for 4,313 yards with 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
  • They’ve also been accused of taunting Alex for two days in a row, leading him to cover his ears and rock back and forth in anxiety.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Going.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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