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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Going back as far as 1900, in the last twelve months alone, S&P 500’s earnings have jumped from 26% above trend to 57% and yet earnings multiples have continued to expand, they noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Going to my first World Cup in Mexico City was a whole different ballgame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Going into Sunday, he was at 7-under and six shots clear of four players, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who had the career grand slam on the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Going anywhere near water with children means UV protective swimwear is a must.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Going for another brick, he said, “Down the road’s when he’s passed on and giving over his land. You get the land.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

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