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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 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 followed
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 took
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
Guillermo Rojas Ortega and Juan Villaseñor went with a carne asada burrito, an al pastor burrito and two tacos de cabeza.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Peterson was just 5-of-17 from the field, but went 13-of-16 from the free throw line to finish with 24 points.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams became the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl once their trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie went public.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The species detailed in a study published today in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology even likely went after anthropology’s most famous historical hominid—Australopithecus afarensis, better known as Lucy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Allen asked residents and businesses to check security camera footage from the area where McCasland went missing and report any relevant information to his office.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ramos was among a group of former employees and volunteers that went public with concerns about how the shelter was being run under Rae in 2019.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The Crosby Deal Falls Apart A mere 30 minutes after the fan’s bald photo went viral, the Raiders took to social media with a stunning announcement.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Australia went 2-2 in pool play but came up short in the tiebreaker.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Peterson was just 5-of-17 from the field, but went 13-of-16 from the free throw line to finish with 24 points.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams became the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl once their trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie went public.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The species detailed in a study published today in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology even likely went after anthropology’s most famous historical hominid—Australopithecus afarensis, better known as Lucy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Allen asked residents and businesses to check security camera footage from the area where McCasland went missing and report any relevant information to his office.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ramos was among a group of former employees and volunteers that went public with concerns about how the shelter was being run under Rae in 2019.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The Crosby Deal Falls Apart A mere 30 minutes after the fan’s bald photo went viral, the Raiders took to social media with a stunning announcement.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Australia went 2-2 in pool play but came up short in the tiebreaker.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
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While the criminal case proceeded, Wofford’s family filed a three-count wrongful death lawsuit against Tyler and the city, alleging negligent hiring and battery.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Informal currency exchange houses have also moved funds across borders outside the reach of conventional banking oversight.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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In mid-2025, Urquhart and Kelley moved their deal from Amazon’s Wondery to SiriusXM.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Anteaters just haven’t been led by a natural scorer like Hunter Hernandez in a long time.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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More recently, California became the first state to join a global outbreak response network coordinated by the World Health Organization, followed by Illinois and New York.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mantha became the first Pittsburgh player to score multiple game-tying goals in a third period since Alex Kovalev on March 23, 2002, against Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In October, the company’s stock collapsed to less than $1 per share after a debt deal, down from its peak of nearly $235 per share in 2019.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the old order collapsed, Iran’s networks were ready.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gampel Pavilion and PeoplesBank Arena are home, Mohegan is cozy and close by, but the Huskies have long belonged on Broadway, at least for limited engagements.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even his February 18 post is phrased as a personal opinion, as if the decision belonged exclusively to Britain.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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