going
noun
the act of leaving or departing; departure.
goings
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pluralof going.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In front of the hospital gates, a guard in a surgical mask did his best to keep track of all the comings and goings.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The estimates, which cover the 12-month period ended in mid-2025, also uncovered some surprises regarding the comings and goings between states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Meyer owns and operates the Record, managing a staff of only seven that reports on the comings and goings of the city of Marion’s 1,900 or so residents.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
Photographs of goings on in Sacramento and the Bay Area got passed from one Angeleno to another in the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
Angela reported on the clues gathered in the game room and during the day's comings and goings: "King, queen. Otis Amber said, 'King Otis and Queen Crow.' "Purple waves.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
