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as in happens
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambles
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 goes on
Double parking goes on despite the invasion of delivery robots.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Everything that goes on in Xang’s world feels like it’s wedged between dusk and dawn.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In the video, Lazarus goes on to recommend another essential safety item to add to your arsenal.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
The Digest Finland’s political leadership will not attend the Venice Biennale this year if the Russian Pavilion goes on view as planned.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Khaliq and Mehtab Khan plan to eventually expand to a second location, continuously refresh their menu and extend hours as time goes on.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Some 39 million people in the region are under heat alerts Monday, and the heat wave is likely to expand and intensify as the week goes on.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Playful yet professional, this goes on like a normal polish but delivers a gel-like finish—minus the damage of a UV lamp.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Everything that goes on in Xang’s world feels like it’s wedged between dusk and dawn.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
In the video, Lazarus goes on to recommend another essential safety item to add to your arsenal.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
The Digest Finland’s political leadership will not attend the Venice Biennale this year if the Russian Pavilion goes on view as planned.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Khaliq and Mehtab Khan plan to eventually expand to a second location, continuously refresh their menu and extend hours as time goes on.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Some 39 million people in the region are under heat alerts Monday, and the heat wave is likely to expand and intensify as the week goes on.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Playful yet professional, this goes on like a normal polish but delivers a gel-like finish—minus the damage of a UV lamp.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes on
Verb
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All the statute requires is that DHS solicit and receive other agencies' views; Congress left the Executive Branch to resolve how that process happens and how much detail other agencies provide.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, voters are left to question whether the outcome of an election reflects their voice or the lines that were drawn around it.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His public defender, Angelle Boudreaux, has argued in court papers that there is no basis to detain Marcoulier.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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So Happy runs on the track during the morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Tuesday in Louisville, Ky.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Iran war is fundamentally reshaping the oil industry, as geopolitical volatility rattles traders and derails expectations of a Middle East drilling boom.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fans will have to tune in next week to find out Andrea's fate — and see if her abduction rattles Kayce.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Goes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20on. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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