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Definition of went (for)next
past tense of go (for)

went for

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phrase

past tense of go for

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (for)
Verb
  • And if private schools enroll children who cost less to educate, public schools may be left with a greater share of students who need more expensive support.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The permits, which cost $3,158 in total, were four of 14 granted to Sea Level Drive residents over the last two months as neighbors try to prevent further damage after high tides and rain from Tropical Storm Marie.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • In fact, Tuesday morning’s practice was held with loud music blaring in the background.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The governor of Irkutsk, Igor Kobzev, urged calm on Friday, saying that an extraordinary meeting of the regional anti-epidemic commission was held with Russia’s chief state doctor.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Sotheby’s did not immediately respond to ARTnews‘s inquiry about the prices the work fetched in its two previous visits to the block.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These tubers have fetched $600 per kilo at auction, growing in three months and yielding a delicate, lemon-y or salty taste.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • On the score, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane had ideal coverage and the Chiefs brought eight on a blitz.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wildfires brought them home But for Baltzor, this year is already addin' up tough.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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