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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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The U.S. stock market is going through a somewhat unusual period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“We expect to save tens of millions of dollars every year going forward with these new tools, while freeing up tens of thousands of hours of manual work,” Strazik says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"I feel like if I have a pouch, it will stop me going on my phone a lot and checking it."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s going to have a good home with me on the deck with some cats, a dog and some kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Because how is writing about the anxiety I feel about not getting my assignments done on time going to help me get them done on time?

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam