go at
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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Its medieval houses nestle beneath colossal rocks, their red roofs peeking out like terracotta petals—while narrow lanes wind past the Chapel of São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria, and scrambling goats graze near crumbling stairways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
What’s positivity when a goat is always in your face?
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Beyond the shore, rent a Mehari to explore the island's lush interior, where goats roam the mountainside.
—Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In footage of the moment, Milo displays a sweet smile, then the little boy hugs his goat — named Teddy Bear — tightly before planting multiple kisses on the animal.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Its medieval houses nestle beneath colossal rocks, their red roofs peeking out like terracotta petals—while narrow lanes wind past the Chapel of São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria, and scrambling goats graze near crumbling stairways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
What’s positivity when a goat is always in your face?
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Beyond the shore, rent a Mehari to explore the island's lush interior, where goats roam the mountainside.
—Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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The victims said the thief stole close to $60,000 in cash and dozens of checks that were inside the box.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Daniella Weisman from Glencoe, a spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's no doubt that Shurmur is now the scapegoat at CU following an atrocious outing for his unit.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a statement on Twitter, Maxwell's attorney, David Oscar Markus, alleged that she had only been convicted because the DOJ needed a scapegoat after Epstein died in jail before his case went to trial.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita , David Spunt,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Investors don’t need another earnings call filled with excuses about macro headwinds when the rest of the industry is growing.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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To open flat is without excuse, given the setting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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