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going for

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetch seek

WEAK

clutch at obtain outreach stretch for

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

VERB

like, choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy hold with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

attack

Synonyms

WEAK

assail assault launch at run at rush rush upon set upon spring at

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles’ next mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Knicks have something else going for them: the cutting edge of basketball science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"This ground has got so much going for it, but the bit in the middle is the most important bit and it's not good enough at the moment."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“That depends on your objective. Are you going for distance or aeronautical acrobatics?”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein