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 accept
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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
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The relatable parenting moment then went viral online after it was caught on the SEC Network's broadcast and shared to X.
A number of X users reposted the video with their own comedic captions.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 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
Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Investors are eyeing smartphone-AI partnerships as a way for the technology to make it into the hands of consumers on the go every day.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Again, questions to human resources went unanswered.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The relatable parenting moment then went viral online after it was caught on the SEC Network's broadcast and shared to X.
A number of X users reposted the video with their own comedic captions.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 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
Style the duo with a denim jacket and sensible sneakers for busy days on the go; or, turn it into the perfect brunch ‘fit with an open white button-down shirt and slingback heels.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Investors are eyeing smartphone-AI partnerships as a way for the technology to make it into the hands of consumers on the go every day.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
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Each of them was based on an agreement that McVeigh's comments would not be published until the defense decided when, or if, their client was ready to tell his story publicly.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Local vendors all across Kansas City are ready to share their crops and crafted goods with the public this spring and summer.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Reengaging with your broader communities How can people combat this dangerous trend?—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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One aim was to gather data on how seismic energy from earthquakes reverberated through the Earth’s crust and upper mantle.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Early momentum swing Despite all the emotion and energy in the rink with Gabriel Landeskog’s stirring return to action after nearly three years away, Colorado started slowly.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, that doesn’t mean ice bathing isn’t worth a try—especially if there’s the chance of achieving age-defying results.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mahomes, 29, gave spring's hottest color a try while celebrating her friend Miranda Hogue's 30th birthday at the beach.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dot Dot Dot, being the first target for Dogma’s acquisition ambition, aims to bring excitement to trend forecasting and consumer insights.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence leans in and listens as the other commanders disparage him and his ambitions for a reformed Gilead.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In virtual work, too many people are showing up to meetings without being mentally prepared, reading the agenda for the first time when the meeting starts, and unsure of what they’re expected to contribute.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, Shoigu did say that Moscow is prepared to resume nuclear arms control talks with the United States, two years after suspending participation in the New START treaty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 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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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Habba emerged as one of Trump’s fiercest media surrogates while one of his personal attorneys, defending the then-former president with vigor both in the courtroom and on TV.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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