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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
The crowd, feeling the need for an offensive punch, went nuts.
—
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Last week, VantageScore, one result of that act, finally went live in a pilot program with 21 lenders, offering a direct competitor to the long-standing FICO credit scoring system used in mortgage applications.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Sierra Canyon finished this season 24-7 overall and went 13-4 in the Mission League.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The video went viral of us just dancing and having fun with the song.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Balanag went the distance, allowing four hits and striking out six.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Because in their video, the Chargers went there.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Last week, VantageScore, one result of that act, finally went live in a pilot program with 21 lenders, offering a direct competitor to the long-standing FICO credit scoring system used in mortgage applications.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Sierra Canyon finished this season 24-7 overall and went 13-4 in the Mission League.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The video went viral of us just dancing and having fun with the song.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Balanag went the distance, allowing four hits and striking out six.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Because in their video, the Chargers went there.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
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Miller proceeded to throw nine consecutive strikes before bouncing a slider and then finishing the game with a slider that Daylen Lile swung through.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Judging by fan video, the audience loved it and later erupted when Wallen proceeded to take out his frustrations on the piano by pushing it over.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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He is entitled, dismissive and will go out of his way to say something cruel and condescending when nothing at all would have sufficed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Phelan warns Paxton could cost Republicans the state Former Speaker Dade Phelan led the House during the Paxton impeachment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Verb
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What had been a book about Catholic-facing artists became a book about crypto-religious ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Murphy first became a father with Eric in 1989 (with his then-girlfriend Paulette McNeely).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Following the 2008 financial crisis, several of Spain’s major industries collapsed, the unemployment rate soared to 27 percent, and the banking system entered such a vicious cycle that not even the Spanish government could afford to rescue it (hence, the EU bailout).—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Revenue grew, but margins collapsed and management became chaotic.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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To Nichols, Pratt belonged in the first round.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Grief, which once belonged privately to you and the people around you, now arrives with engagement metrics attached.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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