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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
There are other skalds, or griots, or troubadours devoted to the goings on in the Pembroke (and, later, Powell) home, and when the reruns hit the streamers our world grew.
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Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 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
Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 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
Noun
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Over time, chemical applications reduce the biodiversity of the outdoor environment, as well as disrupting natural processes that keep pests in check.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Programs like this make this possible by letting patients apply for flexible payment plans without high interest rates or lengthy approval processes.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grande has notably made some departures from her primarily pink, white and pastel wardrobe pieces in recent days, going more Elphaba than Glinda with certain looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the Eagles expected to evolve — and needed to, given their defensive departures in the offseason.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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Two funeral processions have been planned around the memorial service at Hard Rock.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Nov. 2025
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Religious processions pass by cars blasting reggaetón.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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As this deployment progresses, customers should begin to see initial signs of recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sitting somewhere, putting on shoes, eating an apple, listening in headphones that sort of progresses into something a bit wilder.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are some full-field progressions that McCarthy has handled well.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Do this combination of 30-second progressions + 30-second recovery blocks for five rounds.—
J'ne Day-Lucore,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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