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gone

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verb

past participle of go
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as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

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as in extended
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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as in become
to eventually have as a state or quality she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark

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as in belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in ranged
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gone
Adjective
Clouds have evaporated into practically nothing and are expected to stay gone. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026 And even with those two gone, Dubar slid down Boise State’s depth chart, managing just three carries for 12 yards so far in 2025. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
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Along with Grazzini, gone is Canning, who joined Virgin River as a recurring in Season 7. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 With High Voltage gone, that leaves Pangolin, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Pugcasso and Crane left in the competition. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone
Adjective
  • Two marsupial species in New Guinea, previously known only from fossil evidence and believed extinct for more than 7,000 years, have been confirmed alive.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That contribution helped scientists confirm a species believed extinct for more than 7,000 years was still alive.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • His mission is to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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  • On multiple occasions Friday night, Rodriguez seemed to be favoring his hand after swinging and missing.
    David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When a crew member is found dead and another goes missing, military investigator Paul Fischer is rushed aboard.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Momtazi left Iran with his wife, Flora, who was eight months pregnant at the time with their oldest daughter, in 1982.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • One in six struggle to get pregnant or stay pregnant, according to analysis by infertility associations, and many cannot afford treatments due to high out-of-pocket costs.
    Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • His pressure rate numbers are remarkable — even if his sack numbers aren’t — which is great news for a Panthers pass rush that was among the worst in the league last year.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • With Luna gliding into your ever-practical 6th house, you may be tempted to ignore your inner needs in favor of getting as much done as possible.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • And how much of this is done separately?
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Late last year, Arthurell moved into an existing foster home in Sydney, where two children were already living under the care of an elderly woman, 2GB reported.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

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