GOING AWAY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

going (away)

verb

Definition of going (away)

present participle of go (away)

as in branching (out)

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Verb

Importantly, the zero-melting scenario is an extreme modeling experiment, not a realistic prediction.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Which wet hole is the way out — and which leads to a pool of skin-melting digestive acid?

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of melting

Verb

The truck drives south, then west on Highway 46 through fields of almond trees and roses, before disappearing into an industrial zone near the farming center of Wasco.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The band works its way around the stage with drummer Lars Ulrich’s drum kits disappearing into its bowels and a different kit appearing at another vantage point.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappearing

Verb

Instead of stopping to help Batani-Khalfani, police alleged that Cardenas continued driving, fleeing the scene of the hit-and-run crash.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Hollywood jobs have been fleeing for years for cheaper filming locales, and the restaurant industry has been shaken by mounting closures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fleeing

Verb

The Saints are fading after a strong start, and Tyler Shough is struggling and dealing with a left hand injury.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the rapidly fading light, a splendid buck muley took half a step forward and looked straight toward me.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fading

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going (away)

going back on

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