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 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 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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Recent Examples of go
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Some Democrats said the likely nominees' past policy stances are ripe for criticism -- but that going after resumes could be risky.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 22 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
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
These are the top gadgets for taking your video games on the go.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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What went into both of those, and what did Christopher Guest bring to it in his role as director?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Some Democrats said the likely nominees' past policy stances are ripe for criticism -- but that going after resumes could be risky.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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But drivers' anxiety about charging on the go is a top reason — arguably the number one reason — why demand for EVs is falling short of automakers' expectations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
These are the top gadgets for taking your video games on the go.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then Rickles sat in the chair between Denzel and Letterman and proceeded to roast the latter mercilessly, for Denzel’s benefit.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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One in Toronto that is operated by different organizers proceeded as scheduled in September.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Cohen’s client list is so illustrious that most of the names have to be kept hush-hush, but suffice to say she’s worked with top talent from the likes of Kering Group, Condé Nast and the BBC.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The second corresponded with her role in helping build Google’s advertising business, the third with its acquisition of YouTube and the fourth with its purchase of DoubleClick, an advertising technology company.Randi Braun, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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And last month's University of Houston/Texas Southern University survey had Cruz leading Allred 46.6%-44.5%.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stewart notes the misconception that leading and supporting are solely contingent on the amount of time on screen.Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Israel is becoming increasingly prone to rejecting U.S. advice and seeks to reduce its reliance on U.S. military aid.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Over the next ten days or so, Sonny and I hung out and became friends.Cher, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The long-fragile governing coalition led by the Social Democrats finally collapsed, meaning the country will have new elections in early 2025.Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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But the deal collapsed in January and ZEE has subsequently restructured and sought to improve its performance.Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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For instance, instead of abstract, vague, and controversial terms, organizations should use concrete, specific, and common-sense examples in inclusive language to create a sense of unity and belonging.Paul Klein, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who would let monsters kidnap and kill our children does not belong anywhere near the Oval Office.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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