goings

noun

Definition of goingsnext
plural of going
1
as in processes
forward movement in time or place tried to get down the hill quickly, but it was slow going with an injured foot

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2
as in departures
the act of leaving a place was so absorbed in her TV show she didn't notice his comings or goings

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  1. departures
  2. progressions
  3. advancements
Noun
  • In March 2022, temperatures in some parts of the continent reached up to 70 degrees above normal, the most extreme temperature departures ever recorded in this part of the planet.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Specific reasons for their departures were not provided, though media outlets reported CEO Sam Altman is taking steps to transform OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of departures
Noun
  • Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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going public (with)

goings

goings-on

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