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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in moved
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 sufficed
to be fitting or proper
at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes
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as in corresponded
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 became
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 collapsed
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 belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place
these plates go in this cabinet
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in traversed
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 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 planned
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 stopped
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in afforded
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in stood
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 died
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeded
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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Recent Examples of went
That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Following in the menswear trend of the night, Lenny Kravitz went sans shirt at the MTV VMAs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ward went 12 of 28 with 112 yards and no touchdowns, as the Titans relied on field goals to score throughout the game.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Lions, who went 15-2 in 2024, had won six of the last seven games against Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The boy’s father went into the water to try to rescue his son, but also became distressed.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
In the second half of the Cowboys' preseason finale with the Atlanta Falcons, Micah Parsons went viral for all the wrong reasons.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Thousands of calls also went unanswered after a contract for call center staff lapsed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Following in the menswear trend of the night, Lenny Kravitz went sans shirt at the MTV VMAs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ward went 12 of 28 with 112 yards and no touchdowns, as the Titans relied on field goals to score throughout the game.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Lions, who went 15-2 in 2024, had won six of the last seven games against Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The boy’s father went into the water to try to rescue his son, but also became distressed.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
In the second half of the Cowboys' preseason finale with the Atlanta Falcons, Micah Parsons went viral for all the wrong reasons.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Thousands of calls also went unanswered after a contract for call center staff lapsed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
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Since the turn of the century, autonomous mining has proceeded through several generations of capability, with both robustness and cost-benefit increasing.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The honor fell to Rival Son’s majestic vocalist Jay Buchanan, who took the stage barefoot, in a maroon suit, and proceeded to devour the angry rock anthem.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise Pride moved the route from the heart of downtown to River Street, between South 13th and 9th streets.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire crossed Dinkey Creek and moved north toward Oak Flat.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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An Alien television show featuring nothing more than the Coca Cola classic Alien could have sufficed us, so why all the extra bells and whistles?—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, that surge has corresponded with the team deciding to part ways with franchise slugger Rafael Devers, and several players have stepped up to fill his shoes.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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La Luz del Mundo was founded by Joaquin's grandfather, Eusebio Joaquin Gonzalez, in 1926 and was later led by Joaquin's father, Samuel Joaquin Flores.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 2008 comedy became one of Rogen's most beloved features and has since been talked about for years regarding a sequel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that became a very important part of the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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Amy Coney Barrett weighs in Justice Amy Coney Barrett said part of the case could stay with the judge while the rest belonged in the Court of Federal Claims, highlighting the inability of the justices themselves to agree on an approach.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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