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Synonyms

goes

1 American  
[gohz] / goʊz /

verb

  1. 3rd person singular present indicative of go.

noun

  1. plural of go.

Goes 2 American  
[goos] / gus /

noun

  1. Hugo van der c1440–82, Flemish painter.

GOES 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite.

Goes British  
/ ɡuːs /

noun

  1. Hugo van der. ?1440–82, Flemish painter: works include the Pontinari Altarpiece and The Death of a Virgin

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If the company goes south and the stock takes a massive hit, not only could you lose your job, but, if you’re also a shareholder, your investment could take a hit too.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The same goes for healthcare workers, residents of long-term care facilities and people who have household members at high risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Schulman’s embrace of AI goes deeper than cost-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

These are everyday words people use to describe what goes on in the human mind.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

As the afternoon flies by, Parker’s expression goes from eager, hopeful puppy to sad, dejected old dog.

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

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