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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
Our Jacob Camenker will be following the goings on with the UFL closely.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings
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In other words, your brain uses morning light to set the timing for countless processes, from hormone release to body temperature to alertness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recycling is another option, but not all types of plastic can be recycled, and many current processes require the use of fossil fuels.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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For thousands of passengers and crew, routine leisure sailings through Gulf and Red Sea ports have become uncertain waiting games, as ships alter routes, delay departures or remain docked amid security concerns.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Atherton recalled one instance early in her career, when a male supervisor repeatedly made advances towards her.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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That initial gesture to honor King led to similar processions throughout the 1970s and 80s.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Once the cycle is complete, the washer usually drains the dirty water and progresses to the regular wash cycle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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The current reality of AI cancer research While Ricks has some doubts about AI’s scientific research capabilities, several AI models have made significant advancements in cancer research.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Jade Violi was abducted while playing outside her apartment building July 24, 1996, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and, for 30 years, her case remained cold until recent advancements in forensic science linked Robert Scott Froberg to her killing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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