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present tense third-person singular of go
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as in suffices
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

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as in leads
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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as in becomes
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 belongs
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in varies
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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as in puts
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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goes

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noun

plural of go

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Recent Examples of goes
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The same goes for fans, who root for the name on the front of the jerseys but have little time to bond with the guys filling them. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025 What kind of preparation goes into that? Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025 One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim. arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025 The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now. Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025 After all, Milla is a true believer who goes tragically wrong, not a sociopathic manipulator. Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 The same goes for curling irons, hair straighteners, and other common heat tools. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025 Chris Cooper, 'Adaptation' (2003) Cooper goes all in with an over-the-top personality in this very strange meta dramedy. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 And apparently, that goes for royals, too. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes
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  • Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • The latest trend poses that travelers only need to arrive at the airport 15 minutes before their flight departs and will still make it on board without issue — and without hanging around in the terminal for hours.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • When the train departs Livingston for Bozeman, Banner’s family are aboard, assisted by Spencer no less.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • New York leads 72-71 in points.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Saxon becomes a new person after this.
    Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.
    Virginie Berger, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.
    Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • The audience follows the journey of pink soldier No-eul (Park Gyu-young).
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The broader story so closely follows what came before, every slight alteration and minor development helps carries that much more consequence.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • Treatments Treatment varies based on the underlying cause.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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