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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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Example Sentences

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He has had four goes at opening the batting in List A cricket, returning a century and another score of 96.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It now goes to President Trump’s desk, and he is expected to sign it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Dad goes, ‘What position does he play?’” the younger Madden said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

If QXO and TopBuild merger goes smoothly and synergies are realized, the stock looks cheap.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

My head stops aching and the sharp pain in my ribs goes down as I sit on a log and drink tea and let the beauty work into me for that whole day.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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