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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
snowboarding is all the go
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2
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a healthy six-year-old full of go
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
a young executive with the go to make this company grow
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Recent Examples of go
Chef Frederick Terluin, executive chef at Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino + Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, also counts the brand among his go-tos.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
This small rattan table is perfect for outdoor use, even on the go.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Create an evacuation plan and build an emergency go-kit that includes water, food, medicine, clothes, pet food, and other vital supplies.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
This small rattan table is perfect for outdoor use, even on the go.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Create an evacuation plan and build an emergency go-kit that includes water, food, medicine, clothes, pet food, and other vital supplies.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Noun
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From the ’90s well through mid-2000s, shoe trends stayed in their lane.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Through three tedious roll calls, Roosevelt forces bartered with delegations and finally put their man over the top on the fourth try when House Speaker John Nance Garner folded his candidacy in exchange for the vice presidential nomination.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Give this a try and then graduate to your favorite cuts of steak!—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Romano’s ambition here isn’t new, said Thomas Mallon in The New Yorker.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 June 2026
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If your abiding artistic interest lies in the place where ambition collides with basicness, Murray Hill really must be the most compelling neighborhood in Manhattan.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Not just a lethal injection problem Carruthers survived a lethal injection attempt, but execution failures have not been confined to that method.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Just an hour-and-a-half drive from Buffalo Bill State Park lands you in Thermopolis, home of Hot Springs State Park.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The hosts threatened again in the sixth with a pair of walks, but Nagashima made a leaping catch at the fence in center field on a deep drive by Perry for the second out of the inning and Banuelos fanned the next batter.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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