went (to)

Definition of went (to)next
past tense of go (to)
as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager

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Verb
  • The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
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  • Since the launch of LineShine, the supercomputer has been used for applications ranging from climate modeling and engineering simulations to drug discovery, neuroscience and AI, the center said.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • The newer techniques, and the ones being used by the better clinics in Turkey, are FUE and DHI.
    Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
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“Went (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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