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as in happened
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambled
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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Recent Examples of went on
Portland, who opened its five-game road trip with a loss at Philadelphia on Sunday, went on a 10-0 run to start the first quarter and led 35-20 at the end of the period.
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
As the ceremony went on, his material focused on mocking things that undermine respect for the movies with bits about ads interrupting streaming movies, vertical video, and overly explanatory movie dialogue.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Have fun explaining exactly what went on while your child was asleep.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the WGA went on its longest-ever strike, lasting 148 days.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Khamenei went on to pursue theology, a path that led him to the holy city of Qom to study under — and build relationships with — ultra-conservative religious clerics.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Multiple major buyers were in for the movie and the bidding went up and up as the buzz grew for the film, which went on to win Sundance’s Audience and Grand Jury Prize.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The murderer and writer Jack Abbott was in prison when Mailer befriended him, and went on to kill again after Mailer lobbied for his release.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
As the ceremony went on, his material focused on mocking things that undermine respect for the movies with bits about ads interrupting streaming movies, vertical video, and overly explanatory movie dialogue.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Have fun explaining exactly what went on while your child was asleep.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the WGA went on its longest-ever strike, lasting 148 days.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Khamenei went on to pursue theology, a path that led him to the holy city of Qom to study under — and build relationships with — ultra-conservative religious clerics.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Multiple major buyers were in for the movie and the bidding went up and up as the buzz grew for the film, which went on to win Sundance’s Audience and Grand Jury Prize.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The murderer and writer Jack Abbott was in prison when Mailer befriended him, and went on to kill again after Mailer lobbied for his release.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went on
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The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Explain what happened between you and your brother.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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During the State of the Union, the top federal employee bullied, bragged and rambled for 107 minutes.—
Milly Dawson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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One day in July, Mitchell rambled about his mother’s house when Smart blurted out that Wright lived in the same neighborhood.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the circumstances surrounding the vehicle driving off the pier.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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There was more tension than cheering for the Venezuela faithful as MLB veterans Aaron Nola and Michael Lorenzen kept Italy ahead through six innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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At the first half buzzer, Ethan Burg rattled in another 3-pointer for Tennessee.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the price of Brent crude climbed and attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration may lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The find came about through the Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership, which includes local town and parish councils and focuses on biodiversity conservation and community engagement with regional landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the idea came about in an unconventional way.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Creuzot, a former state district judge and pioneer of diversion programs that steer low-level offenders from prison into rehabilitation programs, ran on his record.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The game included 11 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Both games came down to free throws in the final minute.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lights went down, and a medley of ABBA songs came streaming through the speakers.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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Phone systems and emails went down.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Went on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20on. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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