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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Ian Simmons, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In July, Max went into full paralysis and Freeman left the Dodgers to be with his family at the hospital.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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
Claire Peltier, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Non-sticky, fast-absorbing, and providing 48 hours of hydration, this is another great product for the skin care aficionado on the go.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Social scapegoating goes hand in hand with slower economic growth.
—Ian Simmons, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In July, Max went into full paralysis and Freeman left the Dodgers to be with his family at the hospital.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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
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Gifts for her under $50 YETI Rambler 42 oz Straw Mug with Straw Lid
This YETI straw mug is available to shop in multiple colors and is great for anyone on the go.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Non-sticky, fast-absorbing, and providing 48 hours of hydration, this is another great product for the skin care aficionado on the go.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Anyone who can smell smoke should be ready to leave, Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Nowhere has the trend toward avoidance and capitulation been more apparent than in the Harris/Walz presidential campaign itself.Samantha Riedel, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recommendations to address the trend include higher starting salaries and more mentoring.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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President Harris is one where American manufacturing continues to deteriorate, stifling electrical vehicle mandates destroy the American auto industry, oil and natural gas restrictions lead to skyrocketing energy prices, and mass spending once again brings crippling inflation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Biden's energy transition policies face hurdles before a Supreme Court skeptical of federal agency interpretations of the law.Ben Geman, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, South Dakota is also on its third try at legal adult-use.Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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After a few more tries, Bronze — who will turn 2 later this month — gives up and shakes the dandelion pieces onto the ground.Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Should Iran continue its aggression, Israel may take the next step: targeting the critical infrastructure and components of Iran's nuclear ambitions.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Their journey intertwines conflicting aspirations as nostalgia meets ambition, and the weight of her past confronts an uncertain future.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Transfer the batter to the two prepared pans, dividing it evenly.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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But Culkin was fully prepared to take some risks to try to land the role — including using Eisenberg as his personal punching bag.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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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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Afterward, renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang—who’s on speed dial to perform for everyone from Pharrell to the Pope and Presidents worldwide—mastered Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with spine-tingling vigor.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Rather than succumb to the illness, Wendi faced her illness with strength and vigor.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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