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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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That goes not only for social-media influencers, but also for anyone doing freelance work or even a regular job as part of a company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“It’s become this almost communal hub that goes past just golf,” Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He's a number 10 by trade, plays central midfield to cover the team and goes left-back when he needs to.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Robinson tells him Martin is a linebacker, and dad goes, ‘Good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He goes back and forth on the docks, hosing down the charter boats, once the tourists and fish are gone.

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

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