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going for

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetch seek

WEAK

clutch at obtain outreach stretch for

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

VERB

like, choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy hold with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

attack

Synonyms

WEAK

assail assault launch at run at rush rush upon set upon spring at

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Sue Smith: I am going for the US as the hosts who will go further than people think.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I had a lot of fun, if anything. We really did that out there. I’m so happy to be playing beside you. And we’re going for more.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Knicks have something else going for them: the cutting edge of basketball science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“I’m just going for dinner and then I’ll be back.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack