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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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“Ms. Lively voluntarily dismissed the rest. In our view, they settled because they knew they were going to lose in court.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The other thing that was going on was that the president had security concerns.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

"There are so many imprints in my experience of going to the movie theatre as a kid and growing up going to the movies," he said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Asked what happens after the next leg higher for stocks, Jones said: “It’s going to be crazy.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“I’m going to stake out a good spot.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith