goes (away)

Definition of goes (away)next
present tense third-person singular of go (away)
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Verb
  • Overplaying exotic bets is where money disappears quickly.
    Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • When Fiona disappears, local oddball Jerry (David Wilmot) is the chief suspect.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.
    Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.
    The Conversation, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Hair color specialist and salon owner Sue Tyrrell created this incredible feat, which melts from naturally dark brown to fiery copper strands.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As his memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • However, as the smell fades over time, so will its effectiveness in warding off mice.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Searchlight is in development on Lottery, a Permut Presentations drama about a young man with Down syndrome who, after winning the lottery, flees his estranged mother and hits the road with a charming new friend who has ulterior motives of her own.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Following a violent outburst from Robert, Nancy gets in her car and flees in the last scene of the episode.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes your boyfriend breaks up with you to be with an older divorced mom and that's a good thing.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Gap Factory Relaxed Linen-blend Wide-leg Pants, now 50 percent off, come in a vibrant hot pink that instantly breaks up a neutral-heavy suitcase and adds a playful pop for spring and summer itineraries.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Goes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20%28away%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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