goings-on
plural noun
go·ings-on
ˌgō-iŋ-ˈzȯn 
ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-,
-ˈzän
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Meanwhile, The Studio, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s series about the lunatic goings-on at a fictional movie studio, set the record for most nominations for a debut comedy series ever, a record previously held by Apple’s own Ted Lasso.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
The early ones bolster our sense of the Freemans’ routine, showing the goings-on on the farm.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Two Cincinnati police officers sat atop a table near the reception area, talking and keeping watch over the shelter’s goings-on.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Asked the next morning by Dylan Mortensen, who also lived there, to come check out the house because of strange goings-on the night before, Johnson went over first, followed by Alandt.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
The early ones bolster our sense of the Freemans’ routine, showing the goings-on on the farm.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Two Cincinnati police officers sat atop a table near the reception area, talking and keeping watch over the shelter’s goings-on.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Asked the next morning by Dylan Mortensen, who also lived there, to come check out the house because of strange goings-on the night before, Johnson went over first, followed by Alandt.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goings-on
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“Goings-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goings-on. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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