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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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They're not gone yet, however, especially for prospective CD and money market account holders. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 The organization’s official website appears to have been taken down, and messages from Outdoor Life to its social media accounts have gone unanswered. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone
Adjective
  • The ʻakikiki, a Hawaiian bird native to Kauai, is now considered extinct in the wild due to the disease.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The students said the Muwekma Ohlone tribe was wrongfully denied equal protections under the law after its members were declared extinct and lost their federal recognition and land rights.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • During his court appearance, the suspect wore the handcuffs that belonged to the fallen officer.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
  • However, fallen mulberries are messy, so avoid planting near sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Days after Guthrie went missing, TMZ was among the first to report on an initial note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her safe return.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management and a former University of Chicago finance professor, told Fortune earlier this month that the current picture in markets qualifies as a bubble by three of his four bespoke metrics, with the only missing element being a flood of IPOs.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Her mother was pregnant with her older brother.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Soft cheeses made with such unpasteurized milk can run an infection risk from listeria bacteria, a special danger for pregnant women and newborns.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • There is a fantastic Lam retrospective at the Modern Museum of Art, but Scott had the idea months before and went to great lengths to convince Lam’s estate to collaborate.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • Additionally, residents are warned of the possible damage that could be done on unprotected outdoor plumbing.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated February 20, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • All said and done, what—and who—is this best for?
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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  • Six unmarked police cars were spotted on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, where Mountbatten-Windsor recently moved, according to the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The loss on Thursday night moved the Hornets (26-30) from ninth to 10th in the Eastern Conference, on the edge of the play-in tournament if the season ended today.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • 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
  • While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

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“Gone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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