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
The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Every winter there are bottled baby goats that are suddenly living in our kitchen.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Village sounds of chickens and goats were pierced by the distant whine of commercial jets climbing out of Agadir’s international airport.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Some of my favorites include Bajiye, savory black-eyed pea fritters; Baasto Lisaanyo, Somali lasagna with cumin and cilantro in the sauce; and Bariis Isku Karis, one-pot goat and rice, Ahmed’s childhood favorite.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Every winter there are bottled baby goats that are suddenly living in our kitchen.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Village sounds of chickens and goats were pierced by the distant whine of commercial jets climbing out of Agadir’s international airport.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Police say identifying additional victims or witnesses will be critical as the investigation continues.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Black folks have been used as scapegoats for the rising government budgets, and anti-Black stereotypes fueled voters to significantly reduce access to affordable healthcare and educational assistance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Spring-cleaning tips for your kitchen Little bits of food and dust frequently get trapped under major appliances like the stovetop, so spring cleaning is always a good excuse to check out what’s under there.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Young ladies going up against biological men — biological men — there is no excuse for that.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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