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goes 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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El Reda: Enjoy every moment because it goes by much faster than you think.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It seems like not a day goes by without billionaire Elon Musk making headlines - and in the future, we may be calling him a trillionaire.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Barely a day goes by where she doesn’t bump into former co-workers from the hospital — at the grocery store or the coffee shop or school pick-up.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

In March, Reuters confirmed the artist was born Robin Gunningham and now legally goes by David Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“I’m sure her parents didn’t name her that. I’m sure her name is Mary or Becky or Staci or something, but she goes by Spike—even her mom called her that.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon