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went on

VERB

continue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conduct endure go ahead happen hold on last occur persist proceed stay take place

WEAK

act advance bear behave carry on come about comport deport execute hang on keep on persevere ramble

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue halt leave stop

Example Sentences

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A month after Simpson was acquitted, Trump went on The Howard Stern Show and said he was likely framed.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The pair became friends, and Hasley went on to help write a book about Jenner’s philosophy on overcoming adversity in sports and life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Holland went on to conclude, in the same conversation, “and I have been living with him for, like, ten years.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That went on top of the cast-iron beast so that we didn’t die of breathing dry air.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows