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 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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Recent Examples of go
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Woman 'Wins Halloween' With Olympic Inspired Costume of Raygun
By Shannon Power
Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter
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An Olympian breakdancer who went viral during the recent summer games in Paris has settled a legal action with the producers of a musical about her, triggering online criticism.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
With a convenient lid and handle, this mug is a staple for sipping on the go.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Gomez and Blanco went public with their romance in December 2023.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Woman 'Wins Halloween' With Olympic Inspired Costume of Raygun
By Shannon Power
Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter
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An Olympian breakdancer who went viral during the recent summer games in Paris has settled a legal action with the producers of a musical about her, triggering online criticism.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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The charging case for storing the earbuds adds up to 40 hours of extra playtime to the earbuds for topping up the charge on the go.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
With a convenient lid and handle, this mug is a staple for sipping on the go.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Unlike Army, Navy has had two weeks to prepare for the game and Newberry is expecting his defense – led by senior linebacker Colin Ramos – to be ready for the nation’s top running attack.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rams Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return Dec. 13, 2024 The Rams are not in dire need of a receiver.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The question came up in the two co-hosts's conversation on micro-weddings, a trend that is gaining speed due to the high costs associated with the occasion.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the search for job opportunities in Switzerland is the fastest-growing trend in the U.S. with a 315% increase in demand in 2024, according to Jobseeker.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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For example, renewable energy projects built during Biden's time in office will continue to operate.Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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At a time of extreme heat waves, drought, worsening air pollution and rising energy costs, Maryland policymakers must use every resource to deliver relief to consumers.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Domino's embraced the criticism and augmented their product offering and messaging to signal new meaning—and pizza lovers gave Domino's another try.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek has contacted a representative for Swift for try to confirm the information.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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As the sun in Sagittarius brings opportunities for collaboration or romantic connections, its square to Neptune may reveal conflicting priorities between personal relationships and professional ambitions.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Workers at other locations are reportedly prepared to join the picket line.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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While there’s still quite a lot of uncertainty, the overall employment situation remains optimistic, especially for experts with unique skills who are prepared to ‘upgrade’ their knowledge as business landscapes evolve.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Free Press William Roberts, a political animal who loved Walled Lake, his wife and serving the Lord with equal vigor, died Saturday after a long illness.M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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