GOINGS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

goings

noun

plural of going

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 An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026 This is somebody who knew intimately the goings on in my family tax and estate planning entities. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Ted Johnson’s run down of goings on across the Atlantic is well worth a read. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2026 In an upcoming edition of the daily newsletter, Ruth Marcus, Jesús Rodríguez, and Jon Allsop will answer readers’ questions about everything from the midterm elections to the Iran war to the latest goings on in Washington. — David Haglund, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings

Noun

Advanced combat aircraft require highly specialised components, manufacturing processes and technical expertise.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
El Sayed argued that the technology needed federal oversight, while Rogers advocated local oversight but defended the use of some surveillance processes in identifying people suspected of terrorism.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

Of the 186 chief executive departures Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted in August, government and nonprofit organizations accounted for 62, more than any other sector.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The company’s goal is to combine rail’s energy and cost advantages with more frequent departures and greater flexibility.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of departures

Noun

The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Public discourse has widely been about whether Gersten and Gramps Getaway could stay if the redevelopment plan advances.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

Noun

Summit Fire evacuations An evacuation order and evacuation warnings are in effect for the Summit Fire.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of evacuations

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In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Puja, when, after several days of worship, the departure of Durga is marked by processions and the immersion of her murti in water.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of processions

Noun

As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

Is Willis doing well enough with his progressions and decision-making?

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026