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
Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 8 Mar. 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
Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Trump himself has gone all in on the crypto industry of late—even releasing his own memecoin, $TRUMP.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 8 Mar. 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
Both of those conditions are likely to come up with a gaming device meant for playing on the go.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
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The nature here is plentiful, with waterfalls and caves in ready supply.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The space industry is ready, and so is Wall Street.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Racing for Innovation: Lessons from Tesla and Google TikTok’s challenges are part of a broader trend.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a recent analysis, the group found that 97% of the places analyzed saw a warming trend for the season.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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But critics of the job cuts have warned new energy production will do little good if the grid is unprepared for the burden of it.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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These serve the same confidence-building/try without risk approach as plug-in hybrid vehicles.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Give these no-fuss clogs and sneakers from Amazon a try — starting at just $24.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Environmental campaigners, for instance, have criticized the EU’s zero waste framework for lacking ambition and tangible targets.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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Banners hanging in the Broward Estates Elementary School cafeteria tout positive character traits, like ambition and wisdom.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared to let go of some control of your itinerary, as weather conditions can be unpredictable and WiFi coverage is limited.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Arrange dough balls evenly between prepared baking dishes; cover and let rise in a warm place (75°F to 80°F) until dough is almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 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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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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