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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

We saw the bulldozers tear down the East Wing of the White House, the many renderings of what the new structure is going to look like.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The Last of Us actor said the project reminded him of the excitement of going to the cinema as a child and the lasting impact films can leave on audiences.

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 can’t imagine how much crap these guys are going to give me if we don’t find Sandy June’s.

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