Synonyms of go
-
as in to proceed 
-
as in to move
-
as in to suffice
-
as in to correspond
-
as in to lead
-
as in to become
-
as in to collapse
-
as in to belong
-
as in to fade
-
as in to follow
-
as in to vary
-
as in to put
-
as in to intend
-
as in to stop
-
as in to afford
-
as in to stand
-
as in to die
-
as in to succeed
-
as in to cost
-
as in to turn (to)
-
as in ready
-
as in trend
-
as in energy
-
as in try
-
as in ambition
-
as in enjoy
-
as in accept
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
-
Related Articles
1
as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
9
as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
11
12
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
13
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
14
as in to stop
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
15
16
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
17
as in to die
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
18
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
all systems are go
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
snowboarding is all the go
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a healthy six-year-old full of go
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
a young executive with the go to make this company grow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
go for
6 of 6phrase
1
as in enjoy
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of go
Arianna Huffington, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 July 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
PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Designed for the woman on the go, the line features denim dresses, pants, jacket, jeans, jumpsuits and tops.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go
Verb
And yet, some fear that as awareness of mental health has gone up, the state of our mental health has gone down.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 July 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
It can be taken on the go or kept in your bag without worrying about damage.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Designed for the woman on the go, the line features denim dresses, pants, jacket, jeans, jumpsuits and tops.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
-
But the Mets aren’t quite ready to promote the 24-year-old right-handers, both of whom rank within the organization’s top five prospects, according to MLB Pipeline.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
-
But oxytocin nasal sprays aren’t ready for prime time because more research needs to be done to determine efficacy, the right context or conditions for using it, and how to control the dosage, Che said.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
For example, agents are perfect for tasks like responding to routine emails, sorting support tickets, and extracting trends from user feedback.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The poster of that video told Newsweek the fire was probably part of a TikTok trend where people light items on fire in Walmart.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Cape Town, too, balances urban energy with natural grandeur.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
There is medical help for both circadian rhythm disorder and depression, and the mother should be urged to give it a try, if not for her own sake, then for her daughter's.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
-
Oatmeal Raisin was passable as well, and the Psychedelic Cookies were worth a try too.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Their ambitions meshed; both were almost mystically persuasive, and stubborn too.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Alex Beutel, safety research lead, gave the example of a query about the burning temperature of a certain material, saying that such an interest could stem from terrorist ambitions or homework.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
For instance, the English psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott talked about shame as the pain of having one’s true self exposed in ways that one isn’t prepared for.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
-
In the company’s earnings release and in prepared remarks on a subsequent conference call with investors, Thomson noted the irony of Trump as an IP holder being victimized by AI.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
-
Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share