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as in to happen
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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2
as in to ramble
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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1
as in idiot
a stupid person
an unfortunate tendency to call those who disagree with him "brainless goons"
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as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed
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Recent Examples of go on
Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The phones are available for preorder today and will officially go on sale February 7.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
This 1961 tale is about Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello), who plans on marrying Tom (Tommy Sands) until the evil Barnaby (Ray Bolger) and his goons kidnap Tom and hatch a plot to steal Mary's inheritance.
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 and range $42 - $112 plus fees.
—Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The phones are available for preorder today and will officially go on sale February 7.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
In a letter distributed by his lawyer, Zambada said his godson’s goons kidnapped him at a resort in suburban Culiacán, tied him up, bundled him into the bed of a pickup, drove him to an airstrip and forced him on the plane.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
This 1961 tale is about Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello), who plans on marrying Tom (Tommy Sands) until the evil Barnaby (Ray Bolger) and his goons kidnap Tom and hatch a plot to steal Mary's inheritance.
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go on
Verb
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As far as more out-there collaborators go, how did the tape with Surf Gang happen?—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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Because of the loss, the first two goals wouldn’t happen.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Johnson's Trump proceeded to give a rambling monologue while the actors portraying the founding fathers, including Miranda, remained frozen behind him.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Along the other side of the approach, Lauren conceived a rambling hedgerow thicket and conduit for wildlife anchored with birch cultivars and native wildflowers.—
Sara James Mnookin,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Although the new government seems willing to listen to Alawite concerns, there’s a lingering resentment, with many pointing to the community’s complicity in torture and war crimes — whether in the security services or gangs of thugs known as the shabiha — over the 14 years of the conflict.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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There was a time, not long ago, when men who lifted weights for fun were seen as either thugs or narcissists.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Expect high-powered passing games, two QBs playing at the peak of their powers, and an AFC Championship that comes down to the very end.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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While interest rates have come down from peak highs, the best high-yield savings accounts offer on average 4.31% annual percentage yields, or APYs, per Bankrate data. To compare, traditional savings accounts offer a 0.51% APY on average nationwide, per DepositAccounts.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His affinity for wrestling villains, or heels, adds another layer to his potential return.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Like Adeyemi/Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist could become the villain of the whole race if someone doesn’t intervene to stop it.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And if your dishwasher rattles even on an empty load, this does indicate mechanical problems.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But when the topic turned to how his election could rattle the Hall’s Richter scale once his plaque hangs in that gallery in July, Suzuki couldn’t wrap his mind around that thought.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
Noun
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The bag has lots of money in it, the stranger is a violent gangster and Mady is soon on the run himself with a whole gang of bad guys after him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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The selection continues its genre focus with the Norwegian body horror The Ugly Stepsister, Turkish political thriller Confidante, and Taiwanese gangster narrative Silent Sparks.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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