Thesaurus results for GOING (TO)

going (to)

verb

Definition of going (to)

present participle of go (to)

as in turning (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager

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consulting

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Many people have accessed these peptides online, sometimes from unknown sources, without ever consulting a doctor.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Neither defendant addressed the court during the proceeding, though Maduro was seen taking notes and later briefly consulting with his legal team before leaving the courtroom.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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