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as in to happen
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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2
as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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1
as in idiot
a stupid person
an unfortunate tendency to call those who disagree with him "brainless goons"
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as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed
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Recent Examples of go on
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Many cuts that perform well on the download platform go on to start high on Billboard charts, like the Hot 100 or Digital Song Sales ranking, in the following days.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Alas, the thick-headed goon that Vito sends to whack Frank in the lobby of his lux Manhattan apartment building (a swollen and unrecognizable Cosmo Jarvis as the aptly named Vincent Gigante) fails to follow through with a double-tap, and Frank survives with a scratch to the head.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
During the next decade, h e went on to big-screen roles in Susan Seidelman’s Making Mr. Right (1987), Oliver Stone’s Talk Radio (1988), Roland Emmerich’s Universal Soldier (1992) and others.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Many cuts that perform well on the download platform go on to start high on Billboard charts, like the Hot 100 or Digital Song Sales ranking, in the following days.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
There’s a sickening, satisfying weight behind each strike here, especially with the sprays of blood when Matt repeatedly throws one goon against the wobbling refrigerator.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Alas, the thick-headed goon that Vito sends to whack Frank in the lobby of his lux Manhattan apartment building (a swollen and unrecognizable Cosmo Jarvis as the aptly named Vincent Gigante) fails to follow through with a double-tap, and Frank survives with a scratch to the head.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go on
Verb
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An Oscar nomination would typically garner a young actress at least a year or two of plum roles, but that didn't immediately happen for Goldberg.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fargo does an excellent job of foreshadowing and building up the tension, which leaves you desperate to know what exactly happened between the main characters, Kat and Heath.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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The rambling account contained screenshots of their private correspondences and accused Quinn, among several allegations, of sleeping with a journalist for the gaming site Kotaku in exchange for a positive review.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The album unfolds like the journal of a wandering young heart who rambles from town to town, from feeling to feeling, but without feeling connected anywhere.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jesse, understandably, has become more defensive about antisemitism since he was brutally attacked by thugs who singled him out for being Jewish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Two hours later, the United Arab Emirates scored a 98th-minute winner against North Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (a real treat for the neutrals), which means the Uzbeks’ World Cup hopes could come down to a showdown with the UAE in June.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Key Takeaways Choosing the right size asparagus spears comes down to personal preference.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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Majors also played the mega villain He Who Remains in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Loki and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaia.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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As previously announced, Robert Downey Jr. will be back as the villain Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Read More: Detentions of Tourists and Visa-Holders Fuel Anxiety About Travel to U.S. Neighbors said they were left rattled by the arrest, which played out at 5:30 p.m. on a residential block.—
JAKE OFFENHARTZ,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Shifting government policies are adversely impacting business, rattling financial markets, and disrupting supply chains.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 1932 Chicago police raided an apparent summit meeting of gangsters, and arrested Lansky and five others on vagrancy charges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Russian gangsters, grenades, terrorist plots, amnesia, and the idyllic Maine coastline all make an appearance.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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