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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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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The Blues might insist on a first-round pick of some kind, given that Carlo, another right-shooting defender with a year left on his contract, fetched the Boston Bruins a conditional first last spring along with a top prospect in Fraser Minten.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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For Ramírez, as for many others involved in international extremist violence at the time, the middle years of the 1970s undoubtedly brought opportunities to further their cause and violent careers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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