as in cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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went for
2 of 2phrase
1
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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2
as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (for)
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More 2025 to 2024 Charlotte grocery comparisons Overall, most items in our shopping cart cost more than in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The first research and innovation building is projected to cost up to $260 million, and the university had already begun some pre-construction activities, McCuistion said.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since 2020, there have been 10 sales on MLS in the Sacramento region that have fetched $5 million or more, and four have been located in Loomis.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Sofia apartments fetched a price of about $639,900 a unit, which is on the high end of recent deals in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Super Bowl 50 brought more than 70,000 fans to Santa Clara, and 112 million viewers tuned in from their homes to watch the NFL’s crown jewel.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Littleton Public Schools is settling a lawsuit brought by three families for $3 million.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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