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

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Yet this crowded race, which is overstuffed with well-funded candidates equipped to go the distance, might be won with as little as 15% of the primary electorate.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

That cleared the way for Yamamoto to go the distance, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher to throw consecutive complete games in the playoffs since Orel Hershiser did three straight times in 1988.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 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

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