went

Definition of wentnext
past tense of go
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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 led
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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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 belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in ranged
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of went Tommy Edman hit a three-run home run for the Dodgers, and Teoscar Hernández also went deep. Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 The ceremony ultimately went ahead with an Elvis impersonator officiating as Kacie wore a white dress and white cowboy hat. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The man climbed up the side of an apartment building in the 300 block of North Federal Highway and went inside the woman’s unit through a sliding door on her balcony, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Monday. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Rookie Chase DeLauter went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Bailey crushed a home run in his 1-for-3 day at the plate. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The two went their separate ways and finalized their divorce in 1964. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The top two hitters in the Lake Mary lineup, Zoey Brandon and Avery Little, both went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Both of the parties then went their separate ways and then the victim called the police for further assistance. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 The interesting question is where the departing dollars went, and the answer is visible in an adjacent market. Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
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  • Hawley then proceeded to a lengthy list of questions that accused Fauci of misconduct in his government role.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Iger proceeded to restructure the company, dismantling the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Division.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
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  • Punk went for a moonsault, which looked sloppy, and Rhodes moved, mostly avoiding the impact.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon moved into Aries and your private 12th House, making quiet more useful than consensus.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
  • The contact looked incidental and accidental, not forceful and deliberate, and a free kick sufficed.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026
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  • On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Randolph said the coaches gave Wallace five plays to learn and the hand signals that corresponded to them.
    Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
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  • More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • The Rattlers are led by coach Cody Lambert, the co-founder of PBR and a memer of several rodeo halls of fame.
    Cal Phillips July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
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  • Inter Miami became that shortly after the arrival of Lionel Messi, who since his arrival in 2023 has led the club to a Leagues Cup trophy, the MLS Supporters' Shield and MLS' biggest prize — a championship.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • But this month, Apple became the world’s most valuable company, surpassing the chipmaker.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
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  • By reproducing Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits at industrial scale, Warhol collapsed the distinction between commerce and culture, suggesting that mass production and repetition could become a form of value in itself.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 21 July 2026
  • The country’s power grid collapsed three times this month, while water service, food production, transportation, garbage collection and medical services have been severely disrupted.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
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  • Just a few years ago, finance leaders were still debating whether AI belonged in the finance function.
    Terrence McCrossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Helen, however, insisted that the credit belonged neither to her nor to John.
    Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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