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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
Jefferson-Wooden went into these championships as a strong favorite to secure the victory.
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This year, Tillman went head-to-head with another Severance star Zach Cherry.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
The Irish went from one of the best defenses in college football to one of the worst at warp speed, which is about half as fast as Aggies receiver Mario Craver cut through Notre Dame’s secondary.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Last summer, after years of hip problems and some difficult surgeries to address them, Jill had an operation that went poorly.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Following his arrest, Robinson initially spoke with some law enforcement but quickly went silent Friday morning after hiring a lawyer, sources familiar with the matter previously told CNN.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The star went bold with eyeliner and long lashes and added a glossy nude pink lip to complete the beauty look.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This year, Tillman went head-to-head with another Severance star Zach Cherry.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
The Irish went from one of the best defenses in college football to one of the worst at warp speed, which is about half as fast as Aggies receiver Mario Craver cut through Notre Dame’s secondary.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Last summer, after years of hip problems and some difficult surgeries to address them, Jill had an operation that went poorly.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Following his arrest, Robinson initially spoke with some law enforcement but quickly went silent Friday morning after hiring a lawyer, sources familiar with the matter previously told CNN.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The star went bold with eyeliner and long lashes and added a glossy nude pink lip to complete the beauty look.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 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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Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1877, John Woodward Jenkins moved with his family from Elburg, Illinois, to Leavenworth in search of musical opportunities.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 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
Verb
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This began all the way back in the 1960s when notable figures such as Jackie Kennedy and Georgia O’Keefe became fans of the brand.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By the summer of 2022, systems like the Bayraktar TB2 became less effective as air defenses increased and commanders began spreading their forces apart.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Florida’s offense looked stagnant and rarely gave the sophomore quarterback good options before his pocket collapsed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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But over the last several years, the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) category has belonged increasingly to stand-up comedy specials.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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