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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
The goings on came to a close at an after party at Chateau Marmont.
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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
That’s exactly what Martone and a few other rising talents are starting to do in the early goings of this postseason.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
At the center of it all is Melissa Kössler, who in the early goings of the 2026 NWSL season is emerging as one of the league’s most dangerous strikers.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 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
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
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
That’s exactly what Martone and a few other rising talents are starting to do in the early goings of this postseason.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
At the center of it all is Melissa Kössler, who in the early goings of the 2026 NWSL season is emerging as one of the league’s most dangerous strikers.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goings
Noun
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This can include things like what processes underlie biological behaviors and what pathways and networks regulate those processes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
Noun
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JetBlue plans nearly 130 daily departures at FLL this summer, a 75% increase from last summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Recent advances have resulted in lower error rates as more qubits are added.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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In processions held on local feast days, Mata and Grifone become giant papier-mâché figures that are paraded through the streets.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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This alliance may strengthen alongside advancements in AI technology.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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