1
as in processes
forward movement in time or place
tried to get down the hill quickly, but it was slow going with an injured foot
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as in departures
the act of leaving a place
was so absorbed in her TV show she didn't notice his comings or goings
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Recent Examples of goings
The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro.
—Ariel Levy, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
Much to the frustration of sleuthing fans, Sherman-Palladino has continued to defend the miniseries’ ending, saying her concern wasn’t with the goings on of any of the aforementioned men.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
But off camera, incarcerated men whisper about terrible goings on being kept secret from the public, sparking a six-year investigation behind the walls of the nation’s deadliest prison system.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Throughout the games, Snoop will appear alongside NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico and regale primetime audiences with his unique perspective on the goings on in Northern Italy during the winter games.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Legette has been outproduced by the likes of Tremayne and Hunter Renfrow in the early goings of the season.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Here were records of altered states that felt apart from the normal goings on of our mutually agreed upon society, proof that something else was afoot.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Throughout Thursday’s earnings call, Clerc touched on other major goings on across the supply chain that have impacted the wider container market.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro.
—Ariel Levy, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
Much to the frustration of sleuthing fans, Sherman-Palladino has continued to defend the miniseries’ ending, saying her concern wasn’t with the goings on of any of the aforementioned men.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
But off camera, incarcerated men whisper about terrible goings on being kept secret from the public, sparking a six-year investigation behind the walls of the nation’s deadliest prison system.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Throughout the games, Snoop will appear alongside NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico and regale primetime audiences with his unique perspective on the goings on in Northern Italy during the winter games.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Legette has been outproduced by the likes of Tremayne and Hunter Renfrow in the early goings of the season.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Here were records of altered states that felt apart from the normal goings on of our mutually agreed upon society, proof that something else was afoot.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Throughout Thursday’s earnings call, Clerc touched on other major goings on across the supply chain that have impacted the wider container market.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings
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Oceanographic and meteorological processes fuel rich food webs that support tuna fisheries, ecotourism, and coastal livelihoods across multiple countries.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nominacher had a few other interesting lessons, including how, in research Celonis commissioned, establishing a center of excellence for figuring out how to optimize work processes with AI resulted in an 8x better return than for companies that failed to set up such a center.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The departures via trade of Norris Trophy winner Jack Hughes and, on Monday, winger Kiefer Sherwood, accelerated their descent.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cignetti, whose resume looks like a Delta Airlines departures board, arrived with virtually zero fanfare, at least on a national level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Jan. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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These included no agreements with partners for repaying cash advances from the county; failing to timely reimburse nonprofits in the field for services even when money was available; inadequate controls over contract reviews or cash payments; and inappropriate use of funds.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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All mandatory evacuations were lifted Sunday, but low-lying areas and residences along the river remain on pre-evacuation orders.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Up to date evacuations are available on the Perimeter evacuation website.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vehicles that lead funeral processions can now use either a flashing amber or purple light.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Jimenez expressed confidence the ballot measure would continue to gain steam as SEIU-UHW’s campaign progresses.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The model tracks payments in real-time as the fiscal year progresses and acts as fiscal control once institutions begin submitting claims.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Kids were not randomly playing acoustic instruments, effortlessly hitting complex jazz chord progressions.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Noel’s songs of hope, friendship, and joy, combined with his ability to write gorgeously sad chord progressions and hymns as sung by his brother, are needed now more than ever.—
Lori Majewski,
Rolling Stone,
23 Nov. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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