Synonyms of go
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as in to proceed 
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as in to move
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as in to suffice
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as in to correspond
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as in to lead
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as in to become
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as in to collapse
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as in to belong
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as in to fade
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as in to follow
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as in to vary
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as in to put
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as in to intend
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as in to stop
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as in to afford
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as in to stand
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as in to die
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as in to succeed
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as in to cost
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as in to turn (to)
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as in proceeded
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as in moved
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as in sufficed
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as in corresponded
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as in led
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as in became
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as in collapsed
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as in belonged
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as in faded
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as in traversed
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as in ranged
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as in put
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as in planned
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as in stopped
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as in afforded
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as in stood
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as in died
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as in succeeded
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as in ready
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as in trend
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as in energy
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as in try
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as in ambition
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as in enjoy
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
will go on vacation at the end of the year decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said
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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality
she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in to follow
to make one's way through, across, or over
I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space
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as in to put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round
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as in to intend
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off
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as in to stop
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute
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as in to die
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out
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as in ready
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
all systems are go
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
snowboarding is all the go
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a healthy six-year-old full of go
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
a young executive with the go to make this company grow
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as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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as in to turn (to)
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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as in enjoy
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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as in accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in moved
to leave a place often for another
will go on vacation at the end of the year decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier
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as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper
at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes
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as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges
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as in belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place
these plates go in this cabinet
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space
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as in put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round
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as in planned
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off
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as in stopped
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in afforded
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute
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as in died
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out
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Recent Examples of go
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
It’s been a rough go for Rocchio, with listless offense, some base running gaffes and uncharacteristically subpar defense.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
—Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Noun
For the mom that’s always on the go, the Eslcorri Crossbody Bag will make her life easier thanks to its spacious capacity, internal pockets, and adjustable strap.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
It’s been a rough go for Rocchio, with listless offense, some base running gaffes and uncharacteristically subpar defense.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Verb
For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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In both Texas and New Mexico, most cases have occurred among those who are unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status, mirroring national trends.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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The Oilers entered the game with a 23-15 deficit in power-play tries in the playoffs.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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In a city once known primarily for its architectural ambitions, a new identity has taken shape as an epicenter of global contemporary art.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Simply making a full return to the sport that has been her life is the bottom rung of Haidar’s ambitions.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Graduates either leave certified to work in their field of study or are better prepared to attend a four-year university.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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Democrats are prepared to assail Trump’s budget as further evidence that the Republican administration is intent on gutting government programs that Americans depend on.—
Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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