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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
Her appearance largely went unexplained, provoking outrage from Democrats.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bart Layton made his feature debut in 2018 with American Animals, a great hybrid true-crime story that used doc techniques to tell the story of a supposedly victimless art heist that went terribly wrong.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
When people went outside, Galloway and his vehicle were gone, the affidavit said.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Photos of the boy wearing a blue bunny hat and his school backpack went viral.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
These are 1 and 2 (in the draft; Pierce went 10th overall in 1998 Draft).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
The issue went all the way to the city council, and after getting the support of the mayor, he was allowed to keep working out of his garage.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Clippers responded with a 10-0 run to open a 103-91 lead as Doncic went silent, finishing the night with just three points in the final quarter.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bart Layton made his feature debut in 2018 with American Animals, a great hybrid true-crime story that used doc techniques to tell the story of a supposedly victimless art heist that went terribly wrong.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
When people went outside, Galloway and his vehicle were gone, the affidavit said.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Photos of the boy wearing a blue bunny hat and his school backpack went viral.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
These are 1 and 2 (in the draft; Pierce went 10th overall in 1998 Draft).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
The issue went all the way to the city council, and after getting the support of the mayor, he was allowed to keep working out of his garage.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Clippers responded with a 10-0 run to open a 103-91 lead as Doncic went silent, finishing the night with just three points in the final quarter.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
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As the weekend proceeded, some prominent MAGA media writers and hosts pointed out the contradictions and added skepticism about the government’s claims.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The group breezed through Morgan’s study, where the walls were covered in red silk damask, and proceeded to the library.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company laid off 50,000 people in 1993, when chip technology evolved and the tech industry moved away from large mainframe computers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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This group also centered focus on AMC and years later moved onto a new class of meme stocks including Opendoor and Kohl's .—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 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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While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Green's Cadillac Catera had a decal on it that also corresponded to one on the vehicle observed in the McDonald's video footage, investigators said.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Canes have another edge prospect in Akheem Mesidor, who led the ACC with 12 1/2 sacks and added 17 1/2 tackles for loss during Miami’s run to the national championship game.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Daboll led New York to a playoff berth and was the AP NFL's Coach of the Year his debut season in 2022, but the Giants went 11-33 the rest of his tenure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wagner Moura won for Best Actor in a Drama Film and became the first Brazilian actor to win the award in the history of the Golden Globes.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles tied it on a 1-yard sweep by Dallas Goedert, their red zone go-to ace with 11 TD receptions who became the first tight end to rush for a score in NFL postseason history.—
Dan Gelston,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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One sound belonged 200 miles away at the Grand Ole Opry.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Her central downtown location, which is around the block from the Camden County Police Department, protects some of the children who, at one point, belonged in gangs.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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