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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
  • Based on those figures, a facility holding up to 10,000 detainees could cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually to operate, according to estimates shared at the event.
    CBS News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Cost estimates vary, with Democrats saying the war is costing taxpayers nearly $1 billion per day, while Republicans consider the figure inflated.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The windows were curved so indoor plants fetched the most sunlight.
    Dave Lieber Feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Also in 2022, Russell Wilson cost the Denver Broncos two firsts, two seconds and a player; Sam Darnold’s transfer from the Jets to the Panthers elicited three picks (second, fourth and sixth rounders); and, Baker Mayfield fetched a fourth-round, conditional pick for Cleveland’s deal with Carolina.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Just weeks after major storms brought snow to the Sierra Nevada, a winter heat wave has all but eliminated California’s snowpack gains.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.
    Alex Brizee March 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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