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 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 The other time was in 2007-07, when Florida went on to win a national title. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Kentucky went on a 12-1 run in overtime to cruise to the victory. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 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 Meanwhile, Alon went on to become an executive at his parents’ firm. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 When tickets went on sale for the additional Saturday show, more than 90,000 people were in the queue, according to a press release. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went on

Verb

That, however, never happened and an attorney eventually petitioned for his release.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
His death happened two weeks after his release tour for High, Lonesome and Then Some was canceled following Snider’s involvement in a still-unclear incident in Salt Lake City that landed him in a hospital and in jail.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 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

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

Barnett entered last week’s game against Baylor in the second half after starter Keyone Jenkins went down with an ankle injury.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter went down as the occupants, who have only been identified as three adult males, were taking photos of boats near Bill Baggs State Park off Key Biscayne.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026