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 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 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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Recent Examples of go
Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 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
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
Fans can see Kurtz’s Iron Man bat, among others, in a Sunday matinee to close the Players’ Weekend festivities as the A’s go for a home sweep of the Angels.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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George Springer helped lead Toronto’s offense, going 3 for 6 with a solo homer, a double and an RBI single.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 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
According to House, these beef sticks are easy to take and eat on the go.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
Fans can see Kurtz’s Iron Man bat, among others, in a Sunday matinee to close the Players’ Weekend festivities as the A’s go for a home sweep of the Angels.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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After 30 minutes, top with the frozen tater tots and proceed as directed.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The American Public Health Association said this case differs from the cuts to teacher-training grants that the Supreme Court allowed to proceed.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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To move the 250 million gallons of refined fuel the Navy needs to fight, the fleet will require at least 23 tankers.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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If so, would actions as a private citizen before joining the Fed suffice as a cause for firing by a U.S president?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ortega said that if the City Council determines that this does not suffice as a pedestrian-friendly amenity, River House Ministries could be required to revise its redevelopment plan.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The bank initiated shares of the eVTOL manufacturer as an overweight rating and price target of $26 per share, which corresponds to a nearly 50% upside from Thursday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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This could lead the electrolyte fluid inside to evaporate, which will result in corrosion and weaken it.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Henry Cavill is leading the cast that includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Marisa Abela.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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In a world increasingly divided between different visions of artificial intelligence, Malaysia's potential for hybrid independence could become the most important technology story of the decade.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the state, like the Dragon Bravo megafire that has burned over 145,000 acres near the Grand Canyon, the reforestation efforts are more important than ever.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Brain-computer interfaces collapse the interface entirely: computation and communication merge with cognition itself.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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One of these, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, could collapse if global temperatures reach 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, raising sea levels by more than three meters, or about 10 feet.—
Matt Simon,
Wired News,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a social media post on Sunday, Trump argued that Clemens belongs in the Hall of Fame and that he should be inducted immediately.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The same waters that feel dark and fearful at the beginning, change into a more loving and belonging place for him.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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