going (for) 1 of 2

present participle of go (for)

going for

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phrase

present participle of go for
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for going (for)
costing
Verb
  • Owens argues the name change is currently cosmetic and is just costing a lot of money to change some signs.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Irresponsible disposal can lead to huge environmental problems, with cleanup operations then proving difficult at best and often costing a fortune.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Going (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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