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
Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
As for accessories, Stefani went with silver bangle bracelets and a few rings.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 20 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
Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
However, that contest ended in a split draw, and with neither man impressing the matchmakers in that matchup, the UFC opted not to give either man a second go at earning the belt.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
While Mays, Hoyt’s wife Allison, and key staff members tried to keep Starlite going, a decision was ultimately made to find new ownership.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
As for accessories, Stefani went with silver bangle bracelets and a few rings.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 20 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 products are pillars of an American breakfast, which has long been one of the cheaper meals to eat either at home or on the go.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
However, that contest ended in a split draw, and with neither man impressing the matchmakers in that matchup, the UFC opted not to give either man a second go at earning the belt.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go
Adjective
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Who is ready to hear his name any time the Mets blow a lead after the sixth inning?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tesla’s current self-driving offering still requires a person to be seated in the driver’s seat, ready to take control of the car.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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These rapid reversals mark the third unsuccessful attempt to introduce VAT on digital services in the Dominican Republic, setting the country apart from the global trend.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Selena Gomez is promoting her new album with Benny Blanco, which means a new spring manicure trend is dropping every other minute.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on Wednesday about a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure amid broader efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yarden Garzon led the Big Ten in 3-point shooting (41.5 percent on almost seven tries per game), while fifth-year guard Sydney Parrish and Penn State transfer Shay Ciezki also looked confident from long distance.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The restart and the end of Larson’s triple try After winning Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health 200, Larson started 17th Saturday.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Our continental ambition would ironically lead to Canadian dominance of our legislative branch.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Following a year of whispers, of suggestions that PIF’s interest was waning, the noises are that PIF has privately reasserted its wider ambitions — which Eales’ successor will be tasked with achieving longer-term — something which has had a stimulating effect behind the scenes.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared for severe weather AccuWeather predicts severe weather conditions will increase into April and May as temperatures warm.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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All that experience has Meyer feeling prepared to add to what’s already been a memorable junior year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 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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Anthony Bourdain was an exception who brought real vigor and energy to the genre.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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By the beginning of the 1990s, studios like Pixar, Aardman, and Blue Sky revitalized animation in the English-speaking world and brought a vigor to the art form that led to the formation of the Best Animated Feature category.—
Jeremy Fassler,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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