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went by

VERB

elapse

Synonyms

WEAK

exceed flow on make one's way move onward pass proceed

VERB

adopt, conform

Synonyms

WEAK

abide by adjust to agree be guided by comply cooperate fall in with follow heed judge from observe take as guide

Example Sentences

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As months went by and most of Bloom’s targets saw no return on their initial investment, they started to ask questions and look into his past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Former partners say Adusah went by different names and ages.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

James quickly went by a defender on a back-door cut, took a pass from Luke Kennard and threw down a two-handed, rim-rattling dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Then a few weeks went by and then another few weeks, and it still hurt.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

We went by adobe houses with no front yards and unpaved streets.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez