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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 agency also said that while new fuel-efficient vehicles cost more up front, savings on gasoline over the lifetime of the car or truck would more than make up for that.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The plant is expected to cost around $500 million and is being developed through a mix of equity and debt, with Circ also seeking grants and guarantees.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • The real showstopper, though, was the dress for the main ceremony held with a wider group at Castiglion del Bosco on the Saturday—and for Dove, her first choice was always Valentino.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On top of all of this are tense conversations being held with unions over staff pay.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Of course, with today’s technology, maybe that isn’t so far-fetched.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The famed artist, known for his vibrant, playful sculptures of inflatable pups (one of which fetched over $58 million at auction in 2013), has teamed up with Hublot to turn his creations into a collection of watches.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That changed when Cameron Crowe brought him into the art department for Singles.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Rescuers brought two bodies and 10 survivors down from the mountain by helicopter to a nearby town, Khanal said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Went (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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