go at
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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
This is a prime opportunity for parents to enjoy a morning ride while grandparents hang back with grandchildren to meet a baby goat, pet friendly pigs and, on select days, collect eggs from the henhouse.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The Trigger Warning star shared more photos including a shot of Hayes running on a field outdoors during the Easter egg hunt, a group of totes filled with eggs and Hayes petting a goat during their family outing.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Besides seeing horses, cows, and wild chickens during the ride, guests will also get to disembark from the train and feed pigs, goats, sheep, and donkeys.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
This is a prime opportunity for parents to enjoy a morning ride while grandparents hang back with grandchildren to meet a baby goat, pet friendly pigs and, on select days, collect eggs from the henhouse.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The Trigger Warning star shared more photos including a shot of Hayes running on a field outdoors during the Easter egg hunt, a group of totes filled with eggs and Hayes petting a goat during their family outing.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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The victim, who suffered a laceration to the head, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was transported to a local hospital.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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That mediocrity requires a scapegoat for public relations purposes. ...—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Since Mother Nature cannot be sued, utilities make handy scapegoats with deep pockets.—
Jay L. Zagorsky,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And what is a podcast, after all, if not an excuse to hang out with people who seem cool?—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Wednesday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, giving burger chains an excuse to offer their customers some deals.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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