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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
  • The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.
    Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • His dream shoe is the Nike Air Mag, one of the holy grails for sneakerheads, which can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Phrase
  • An Independence man is being held with $200,000 bond after he was accused of driving up to 105 mph in a police chase and swinging a box cutter and bag of mini-donuts at officers.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • That's what makes Marchitelli's Eras Tour prediction not so far-fetched.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • This Mondial, produced just a year after the Bring a Trailer example, fetched a little under four times the price, or $123,000.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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