Synonyms of going
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as in usual 
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as in operating
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as in successful
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as in process
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as in departure
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as in doing
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as in moving
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as in serving
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as in corresponding
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as in leading
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as in becoming
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as in collapsing
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as in belonging
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as in fading
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as in traversing
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as in ranging
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as in putting
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as in planning
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as in stopping
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as in affording
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as in standing
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as in dying
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as in succeeding
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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
what's the going price for a good used washing machine?
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as in operating
being in effective operation
he just can't keep his small bookstore going
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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
our continued partnership with them is a going concern
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as in process
forward movement in time or place
tried to get down the hill quickly, but it was slow going with an injured foot
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
was so absorbed in her TV show she didn't notice his comings or goings
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as in doing
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
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as in moving
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 serving
to be fitting or proper
at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes
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as in corresponding
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 becoming
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 collapsing
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 belonging
to have or be in a usual or proper place
these plates go in this cabinet
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
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as in traversing
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 ranging
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 putting
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 planning
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 stopping
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
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as in affording
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
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as in standing
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 dying
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
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as in succeeding
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 going
Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
Stewart’s easy-going style that belies the drive beneath his big, easy smile.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022
Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
In the early going, as Sullivan inherits a difficult salary-cap situation to navigate, that will be about drafting and developing.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Beauty founder embraced her trademark clean beauty aesthetic, going makeup-free and adding some extra hydration with her company’s eye patches.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Knitted ties match well with more easy-going outfits, especially if they’re made from a textured wool, so keep these for more relaxed settings.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
Stewart’s easy-going style that belies the drive beneath his big, easy smile.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022
Noun
In the early going, the Gophers bore little resemblance to the team outscored by 25 points in the second half in the loss to Nebraska.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
In the early going, as Sullivan inherits a difficult salary-cap situation to navigate, that will be about drafting and developing.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
One school of wishful thinking features curious coaching decisions, stars sitting for entire fourth quarters or whole games, timeouts going uncalled.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Beauty founder embraced her trademark clean beauty aesthetic, going makeup-free and adding some extra hydration with her company’s eye patches.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for going
Adjective
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Close added that Dugalic’s intense effort was in response to a couple of games during which Dugalic wasn’t playing to her usual standard.—
Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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On a chilly Austin morning, downtown buzzed with excitement earlier than usual for a Sunday.—
Aaron E Martinez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The previous year, the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker had four successful field goals during his team’s 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The artist used a unique short video to tease the album on social media before its release, symbolizing Cole's status as a successful artist who still enjoys many of the same tasks and experiences as average Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, did not immediately respond Wednesday to questions about the total cost of the tree losses or the replanting process.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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This process helps unlock essential minerals from the rock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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For now, the agency still represents other A-list talent including Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay and Tyler, the Creator, though many in the industry suspect a wave of departures is coming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her answer is a departure in terms of how publicly it was stated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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In saliva samples from 628 adults, researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi found that people living with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome, one that differs not just in species, but in what those microbes are actively doing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Juliette Binoche has spent four decades embodying the restless intelligence of French and European cinema, moving effortlessly between auteurs and emotional registers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pat Tillman, who was born in the San Jose area, was killed by friendly fire in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Going.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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