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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
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.
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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
In the second half of the series against the Sabres, though, his shot quality was on the rise, with more cycle chances and slot shots compared to the early goings.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
The goings on came to a close at an after party at Chateau Marmont.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Also documented on tape were the goings on inside the home’s classrooms.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Our Jacob Camenker will be following the goings on with the UFL closely.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The Spurs are not expected to be major players for the biggest name still (possibly) on the market — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains an undetermined level of disgruntled with the goings on around the Bucks.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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
In the second half of the series against the Sabres, though, his shot quality was on the rise, with more cycle chances and slot shots compared to the early goings.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
The goings on came to a close at an after party at Chateau Marmont.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Also documented on tape were the goings on inside the home’s classrooms.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Our Jacob Camenker will be following the goings on with the UFL closely.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The Spurs are not expected to be major players for the biggest name still (possibly) on the market — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains an undetermined level of disgruntled with the goings on around the Bucks.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings
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On May 21, Minister of State Chris Bryant told parliament that the documents confirmed that Andrew’s role was unpaid, with his expenses and travels having been approved through formal processes.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At present, not many of those potential departures have developed.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Over 40 million people worldwide live with HIV, and advances in HIV prevention, particularly PrEP, have reshaped the landscape.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Firefighters ordered evacuations for residents living near Yearling Way and Gray Mare Drive, and evacuation warnings for a large group of other homes in the neighborhood.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 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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In Spain, as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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According to the Aerospace Corporation, early research results are encouraging and are pointing toward meaningful advancements in solid rocket propulsion control.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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