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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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Recent Examples of going
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
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The road’s hairpin turns and gravelly washes mean slow going; the trip from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs will likely take around two hours. Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 There were only ever a handful of collectors bidding more than fifty million dollars, even when the going was good. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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And Kelce only further contributes to that notion with his fuming on the sidelines and antics like going at teammate Jawaan Taylor last week, stuff that’s reminiscent of rash behavior early in his career, while not demonstrating the accountability of speaking postgame with the media. Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025 Romo played for those Vikings last year, hitting 11 of his 12 field goals and going 7-for-8 on PATs. Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for going
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going
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  • For instance, if a wildfire—even if far away—coincides with weather systems blowing pollution into your region, AirNow’s email will recommend staying indoors more than usual.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • As such, there’s always been a thrill of danger to every fight, but the difference this time around is that the stakes are far higher than usual.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
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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
  • 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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  • Nolan made a successful political comeback as then-President Barack Obama won a second term.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Running constant checks on gate numbers and departure times.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.
    Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • Both offenses are moving with little resistance thus far.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025

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