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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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Says Gemmill, “We always tell the actors, pick shoes that are comfortable because you're going to wear them all year, and pick a hairstyle that you like because you're not going to change it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He added that "this is what the new world is going to be" referencing a much more connected financial system, with both opportunities and vulnerabilities.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

You can’t be “niche” doing arenas, and there’s this independent boom that’s not going to wait for anybody.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“The stock market is good, the oil prices are coming down, and it’s looking very good that we’re going to make a deal with Iran,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

She was definitely not going to look at the clock again.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith