Definitions

go the distance

VERB

consummate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

polish off terminate

STRONG

accomplish can clinch close compass complete conclude crown effectuate end halt perfect perform sign wrap

WEAK

button down call a day carry out clean up come come through drop curtain fold up get it together knock off mop up put away put finishing touch on put lid on put to bed sew up take care of top it off ultimate wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

begin commence continue fail give up not finish start stop

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

go the distance

And this one has delivered an epic Final Four of blue bloods who have all proven they can go the distance: France, Spain, England, and Argentina.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Any serious competitor has to be ready to go the distance.

From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025

“Kurt said that Claire is like Rocky,” she says, referring to the iconic character’s grit and determination to go the distance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025

Based on that, and the fact Blackburn play some good stuff but are not ruthless enough, this is another tie which could go the distance.

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025

"If you are a good swimmer, and only if you know you can go the distance, give your things to someone you trust and go now! Now!"

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

go the distance

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words