Thesaurus results for WENT ON

went on

verb

past tense of go on

as in happened

to take place what in the world is going on in there?

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as in rambled

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains

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Recent Examples of went on Posner earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale University in 1959 and went on to graduate from Harvard Law School in 1962. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 Dry went on to serve as an assistant coach at Baylor from 1982 to 1994. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026 Workers in Spain went on a general strike on Wednesday, setting up picket lines despite stormy weather in a mass protest against the country’s housing affordability crisis a few weeks before a snap ⁠general election. — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Nov. 2026 The Senate went on to approve his nomination by a single vote. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026 The Democrat went on to represent the area in Congress, rising to become Democratic caucus chair from 2013 to 2017. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Paxton went on to defeat Cornyn in the primary runoff in May, setting the race against Talarico. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Jaffe opened his first practice in Bridgehampton in 1973 and went on to design more than 600 projects over a 35-year career. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Djokovic went on to win the French Open 12 months later, and a decade on, Djokovic believes that Wawrinka produced one of the best performances ever put in against him. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went on

Verb

If Boise State’s offense got rolling, there would likely be no stopping it — and that’s exactly what happened.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
They were told that the plane was blown over by wind, and that the aircraft was parked in its stall when the incident happened.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of happened

Verb

With six minutes left in a laugher, Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, had rambled for 173 yards on 23 carries and had scored twice.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2026
Cars lined the streets looking for parking spots as people rambled through the bustling marketplace at Clock Tower Landing.

— Kendrick Calfee June 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026

Definition of rambled

Verb

Colette Kress, Nvidia’s CFO turned interim CEO, has been a key force behind that strategy, but that approach is under closer scrutiny as the scandal and resignation have rattled the market.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
The Sooners then consistently pressured and eventually rattled Jones, who finished just 10-of-22 passing for 133 yards and two interceptions while taking three sacks during a 23-7 loss.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of rattled

Verb

The third and final pass Mayfield even attempted came about 90 seconds into the second half.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
But in addition to needing to half-drown Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his companions, an IMAX camera, cinematographer, and acclaimed director, some of the aspects that make the Trojan Horse truly look like it’s been in the wars came about organically.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of came about

Verb

Talarico, a state legislator and Presbyterian seminarian, ran on affordability and corruption.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Beyond the standard message of affordability, every winning candidate ran on a platform of kindness and unity, messages voters embraced.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of ran on

Verb

This one came down the game’s final play, but Patrick Mahomes was sacked with a final snap from the Broncos’ 6-yard line.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Herbert’s Hail Mary before halftime came down in Ladd McConkey’s grasp a foot short of the goal line.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of came down

Verb

Recently, the nonprofit center has been leading the fight for the public’s right to see records related to the Hope Florida scandal where state officials have tried to hide what went down and keep a grand jury’s report sealed.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
In Belle Harbor, where the plane went down, a memorial wall stands just steps from the beach.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026