Synonyms of goes
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in departs
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 corresponds
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 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 collapses
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 fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in follows
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 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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as in intends
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 ends
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in affords
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in stands
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 dies
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeds
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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Recent Examples of goes
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Spotify goes all-in on audiobook innovation Spotify has invested considerably in audiobook innovation in recent years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer goes more into detail, watching Carell, who students call Rooster based on his main character in his best-selling books, visit his daughter to try and help her with her relationship problems.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The revenue from the Goodwill retail stores goes towards career training courses and free family stability services for thousands of people each year in the Charlotte region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
As far as the outfield goes, there are two paths that would clear up the lineup.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The best part is that a little truly goes a long way.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
As the story goes, info on Pretti’s physical identification was collected following a run-in a week prior to his death, with another gaggle of ICE officers who broke one of his ribs during the encounter.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Like, main-character-walks-in-and-the-crowd-goes-silent energy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Spotify goes all-in on audiobook innovation Spotify has invested considerably in audiobook innovation in recent years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer goes more into detail, watching Carell, who students call Rooster based on his main character in his best-selling books, visit his daughter to try and help her with her relationship problems.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The revenue from the Goodwill retail stores goes towards career training courses and free family stability services for thousands of people each year in the Charlotte region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
As far as the outfield goes, there are two paths that would clear up the lineup.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The best part is that a little truly goes a long way.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
As the story goes, info on Pretti’s physical identification was collected following a run-in a week prior to his death, with another gaggle of ICE officers who broke one of his ribs during the encounter.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Like, main-character-walks-in-and-the-crowd-goes-silent energy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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If that group is overhauled and JFM departs, there will be a lot of learning to do through the spring and summer.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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The train primarily departs from London Victoria Station, offering several day trips across the British countryside.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Going into tonight's event, biographical drama Peter Hujar's Day leads the pack on the film side with five nominations, including for director Ira Sachs, and stars Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw (who is also nominated for his performance on Netflix's Black Doves).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Quietly, Sister Sebastian leads me over to the dining room for dinner, where a large mahogany table is set for one.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Designers caution against using these materials in high-traffic living areas, where wear becomes quickly visible.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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When your breath becomes shallow or chronically upper-chest-oriented, rib movement diminishes further.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Multiple Independence homeowners suffered structural damage, flooding or partial home collapses that week, including Manuel Ramirez and Michael Thomas, whose home was built in 1949.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Social psychologists have long demonstrated that when individuals merge into a group, nuance collapses.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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There, the committee’s 21 members will take a final vote to decide whether the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge belongs on the prestigious list.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, not every hat belongs in the washing machine.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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