Synonyms of go
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as in to proceed 
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as in to move
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as in to suffice
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as in to correspond
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as in to lead
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as in to become
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as in to collapse
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as in to belong
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as in to fade
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as in to follow
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as in to vary
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as in to put
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as in to intend
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as in to stop
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as in to afford
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as in to stand
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as in to die
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as in to succeed
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as in to cost
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as in to turn (to)
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as in ready
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as in trend
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as in energy
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as in try
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as in ambition
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as in enjoy
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
will go on vacation at the end of the year decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said
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as in to 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 to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in to follow
to make one's way through, across, or over
I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space
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as in to put
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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as in to intend
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off
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as in to stop
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute
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as in to die
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out
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as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
all systems are go
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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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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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as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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as in to turn (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager
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as in enjoy
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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as in accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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Recent Examples of go
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 12 June 2025
The pair never went very far, which is consistent with normal otter territorial behavior, according to the zoo.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Adrenaline addicts can sportfish for giant trevally and grouper by casting poppers and stick baits into the surf zone along reef breaks, while low-key anglers can give hand-line fishing a go at local coral reefs to snag seabream and cod the old-fashioned way.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Je kept the performances going, even with protestors taking up space in the room with her.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 12 June 2025
The pair never went very far, which is consistent with normal otter territorial behavior, according to the zoo.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Adjective
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
—Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Noun
There's an exterior pocket for easy access to smaller items while on the go.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Adrenaline addicts can sportfish for giant trevally and grouper by casting poppers and stick baits into the surf zone along reef breaks, while low-key anglers can give hand-line fishing a go at local coral reefs to snag seabream and cod the old-fashioned way.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
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Varsity Brands believes cheerleading is ready to graduate from college and step into the professional ranks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2025
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But when the postseason arrived, the Panthers were ready.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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All of these great qualities are why micellar waters have been so popular as a makeup remover in France for all these years—and finally, we’re caught up on the trend.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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ComEd, a unit of energy company Exelon, appointed Melissa Washington as SVP of governmental, regulatory, and external affairs.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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For a lighter, fresher take, give this Pizza Salad a try.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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Devers eventually agreed to be the DH but then played a game of punitive gotcha with management by refusing to grab a glove and give first base a try after Triston Casas ruptured his left patellar tendon and was lost for the season.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Nevertheless, Infantino’s remarks show ambition to enact what would be a seismic change to how professional men’s soccer has operated in the United States.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The damage to the nuclear facilities from Israeli and U.S. strikes and Israel's killing of nuclear scientists may well be a setback for nuclear weapons ambitions – which Iran had denied – such facilities can be rebuilt and Iran now has the know-how to be able to build nuclear weapons.—
Matthew Tostevin
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Be prepared for the Trump haters to say everything is going to be wrong.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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