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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 brand-name drugs typically cost more than $1,000 a month for patients.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The robot might cost significantly more than the HomeView, though, at around $1,000, potentially more depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
Phrase
  • The two other dogs are being held with Animal Control while the investigation continues, police say.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Russia’s offer to supply floating nuclear power plants to coastal African countries emerged as a major focus of talks held with African officials at a summit in Moscow this week.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Great Pumpkin doesn’t show, and eventually, a freezing Linus is fetched back home by his sister Lucy and put to bed.
    — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The students brought 16 wreaths and 16 red hearts -- one for each victim -- outside the station building.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Better Over Time should give him an opportunity to expunge his anguish and, if not necessarily heal, then find clarity on why his preternatural talent has brought a mixture of blessings and frustration.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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