going
noun
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going
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Synonyms & Antonyms for going
Synonyms: Noun
advance, advancement, furtherance, headway, march, onrush, passage, process, procession, progress, progression
Synonyms: Adjective
conventional, current, customary, popular, prevailing, prevalent, standard, stock, usual
Antonyms: Noun
recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression
Antonyms: Adjective
nonstandard, unconventional, unpopular, unusual
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Examples of going in a Sentence
Noun
Debris in the street made the going difficult. The going got better as we neared the town. She wrote four books in two years, and that's pretty good going by any standards!Adjective
He's the best novelist going. what's the going price for a good used washing machine?
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Suro and Rodriguez have also used security cameras to monitor a new nanny for their infant daughter, as well as the comings and goings of service providers such as their pool cleaner. — Laura Daily, Washington Post, "As homeowners find new uses for security cameras, checking law should be first step," 27 Aug. 2019 At the entrance, just off the road and past a gap in the fencing, a guard had each visitor sign in, a new protocol instituted by the state, to keep track of comings and goings for the purpose of potential contact investigations. — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, "The Message of Measles," 26 Aug. 2019 Would the mother abandon the nest because of our comings and goings? — Jill Singer, BostonGlobe.com, "Dealing with a suddenly empty nest," 17 Aug. 2019 But thereâs also the fun stuff like museum exhibits, the comings and goings of local TV personalities, and, of course, some of the year-round festivals Cleveland is famous for. — Greg Burnett, cleveland.com, "Calling All Readers: Cleveland native wants to share life and culture of this city," 17 Aug. 2019 The writer noted the make of the coupleâs car and the comings and goings of construction crews, and observed that the couple had three young children. — New York Times, "New Jersey Family Terrorized by âThe Watcherâ Sells Home at a Loss," 9 Aug. 2019 The restaurant, which is on concrete pilings, provides an elevated outpost to watch the comings and goings of boats on the watery highway, among them a floating tiki bar whose maneuverings in the harbor defied physics. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Ocean Cityâs Shark on the Harbor puts the focus on Maryland seafood and produce," 8 Aug. 2019 Hereâs a look at some of the top story lines unfolding at training camps across the league: OLD FACES, NEW PLACES The 2019 offseason featured its fair share of comings and goings. — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, "Old faces in new places, contract watches highlight top story lines as NFL camps open," 24 July 2019 Which teams were able to best balance the comings with the goings? — SI.com, "Premier League Net Spend Table for 2019 Summer Transfer Window," 9 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Arsenal are further along in their pre-season preparations, and have looked bright going forwards in pre-season. — SI.com, "Barcelona vs Arsenal Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 2 Aug. 2019 Even when faced with redeeming himself from last year's loss in the tournament finals, the chance to regain the top spot doesn't fret Lippert, whose easy-going demeanor keeps him calm, cool and collected on the court. — Luke Feliciano, Cincinnati.com, "A tennis standout turned instructor, Wyatt Lippert searches for continued success at Met tournament," 18 July 2019 Those rents are a bit over $2 per square foot, which is roughly the going rate in many newer or newly redone apartment buildings in and around downtown Detroit. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Old Tiger Stadium apartments are finally done: Here's what they look like," 17 July 2019 An easy-going and hard-working man, Rolando was well aware of the dangers of crossing Mexico. — Julie Watson, Fox News, "'Suffering' ends with Honduran baby back in parents' arms," 21 July 2018 Stick to companions who are easy-going and uplifting. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for June 24, 2019: Gemini, consider the source; Virgo, make them an offer they canât refuse," 24 June 2019 Tap into your easy-going nature on Sunday, when your home and family planet Venus opposes Jupiter, Cancerâs ruler of well-being. — Venus Australis, refinery29.com, "Your Horoscope This Week," 23 June 2019 Her casual, easy-going attire helps the contestants feel at ease and lets their handicrafts shine. — Lourdes Avila Uribe, Glamour, "Amy Poehler's Making It Overalls Are the Only Pure Thing Left in the World," 16 Oct. 2018 His work hasnât been shown by major art museums or sold in auctions outside of eBay , where the going rate for an original is about $8,000 to $15,000. — Kelly Crow, WSJ, "A Renaissance for Bob Ross: Fans Want the âJoy of Paintingâ Host to Have a Spot in Art History," 21 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'going.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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going
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