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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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“We knew it was going to be a tough, physical game and we knew we had to match that intensity,” said Kiki Rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"I realised early on that she was going to be the only one in the world," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He added: “They’re going to call it an FDE because Palantir’s been so successful, but that doesn’t mean that what they’re doing is the same as Palantir.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

At the rate things are going, 2026 will likely be the hottest year in human history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Despite all the crazy of the last few months, everything I’ve been working for is finally within my grasp, and I’m not going to let anyone or anything get in my way of claiming it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.