going

[goh-ing] / ˈgoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

active

Synonyms

STRONG

bustling flowing functioning impelling mobile movable moving operating operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rust

WEAK

alive astir at work effective efficacious exertive hasty in force in play in process restless

Antonyms

STRONG

fixed immobile permanent stationary unmovable

NOUN

departure

Synonyms

STRONG

abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration escape evacuation exit exodus expatriation farewell flight getaway goodbye hegira migration parting passage powder

WEAK

bow out congé going away quittin

Antonyms

STRONG

arrival arriving entrance greeting hello staying

Example Sentences

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“I believe in the goodness of people and I believe that people are going to want to support the Palisades,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

"If the air is cooler than your skin temperature, it's going to cool you down even without sweating," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Iran is hoping to rally supporters in the country most key to its national interests and to position the ayatollah in a sacred lineage going back to the roots of Shia Islam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

If your biggest fear going into retirement was that your money would run out before the end of your life, congratulations for making it to the mountaintop.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

The lady was only going to be in town for one more night.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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