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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
After some ups and downs on both ends of the ice in the early goings of the season, Dallas has found its game and is absolutely thriving.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 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
The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.
—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
Sit at one of the individual tables in the main dining room to watch the goings on in the open kitchen, or book the new chef’s counter experience (available for both lunch and dinner).
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 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
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 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
The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.
—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
Sit at one of the individual tables in the main dining room to watch the goings on in the open kitchen, or book the new chef’s counter experience (available for both lunch and dinner).
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings
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The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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No matter the cause—diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, autoimmune conditions, or something else—all kidney disease progresses over time, so scientists hypothesized that there must be common underlying processes.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The disruptions were most severe at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 500 delayed, including departures and arrivals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cave is hoping to hire local teachers to fill the gaps left by several teachers’ impending departures.—
Michael Melia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite population growth, technological advances and the addition of branch locations, the operating budget has remained flat since 2001.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, even the most promising medical advances can only improve health if people are willing to use them.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 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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These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Here, a title run-in refers to seasons (listed in the footnote of the graphic below) in which the destination of the champions’ trophy was still genuinely in doubt late on, excluding processions such as 2024-25, when Liverpool won at a canter, finishing 10 points above Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI expects to bring in roughly another $10 billion from venture capital firms and sovereign wealth funds as the round progresses, Bloomberg News has reported.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Great arm and works his progressions.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Driving the uptick in online scams are technological advancements.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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