How to Use go in a Sentence

go

1 of 2 verb
  • He went to the window and looked out at the yard.
  • She went downstairs to the kitchen.
  • She went a long way to see him.
  • The car was going too fast.
  • She goes to the office every morning and comes home in the evening.
  • How much farther do we have to go?
  • I'm tired. Let's go home.
  • We're going to Iowa for a week.
  • I went with my family to Rome last year.
  • The train goes from New York to Chicago.
  • The story goes that a friend of theirs was shipping out to the Army.
    Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2023
  • And the dog went right by me and just started loving John.
    Bob Verini, Variety, 15 June 2023
  • Ed was like, maybe this one part goes two times or three times.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Some of the more initiated might even go with The Flash.
    Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The case soon went cold — and the victim remained nameless for 45 years.
    Rio Yamat, The Enquirer, 15 June 2023
  • Those who wagered on the Rams saw their fortunes go from a loss to a win.
    oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But more than two decades passed and the canal murder cases went cold.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The question now becomes whether to stick with the coupe or go for the convertible.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 18 May 2023
  • Last week Juszczyk showed off the hard work that goes into her creations.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Courtney knew his vote would be needed to make both of those votes go Democrats’ way.
    Staff, oregonlive, 26 June 2023
  • Of course, there’s the color, but the difference goes a lot deeper than that.
    Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 2 June 2023
  • Your first album went triple platinum and launched four hits.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The decision was made for us and for him the second that those bullets went inside of his head.
    Aaron Martinez, The Courier-Journal, 26 June 2023
  • Yeah, we’ve been nominated a few times and gone and won.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The Stars put up some fight winning two games after going down 3-0 in the series, but that was too deep of a hole to climb out of.
    Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 18 May 2023
  • The toppling of Saddam Hussein—the military part—had gone well.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 15 June 2023
  • Even in the closing moments of the first half, Tim Leibold went one-on-one with Gavran, only to come up empty.
    Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
  • On Baltimore’s first four possessions, the offense went three-and-out in three of them.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Big parcel in north Scottsdale's Silverleaf will go to highest bidder Home sale going awry?
    The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The clip swiftly went viral through the artist’s fanbase, followed by popularity on TikTok and then a warm embrace on streaming services.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2024
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go

2 of 2 noun
  • Warm and comfy, this is a great choice for life on the go.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The cooler is easy to carry and is a stylish option that's easy to take on the go.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • While the base is powered through a plug-in cord, the removable jar is made to take on the go.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Thick slices of roast paan form a hearty base for a fuss-free sandwich eaten on the go.
    Vidya Balachander, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The sleek folding mirror comes complete with a stand for touch-ups on the go.
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Now comes the big one, from the company with the resources and scale to make a real go of it.
    Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2023
  • Packs that include a clip-in for the harness will help to keep your dog secure while on the go.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • But being on the go all the time comes with its challenges, and one of those is keeping your phone charged.
    Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Grab it on sale for 50 percent off, and use it to store your essentials on the go.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • While on the go, the light glide of the wheels could tackle any surface, even cobblestone streets.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Of course, that’s not a firm rule, and some tweens and teens may need more rugged tablets—or at least cases—to take on the go with them.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Bon appétit with this Amazon find that is perfect for lunch on the go.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • It’s intended not just to catch pet hair, but also to keep your dog safe while on the go.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Beat the heat: 7 genius summer essentials to stay cool on the go.
    Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Alycia Debnam-Carey has had a rough go of it over the last decade onscreen.
    Keely Weiss, ELLE, 6 June 2023
  • No longer bound by the need for a desktop or laptop computer, file with ease on the go!
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Sticks are super convenient—toss them in your bag to make on-the-go touchups a breeze.
    Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Post-wash, this comforter retained its lightweight and silky soft feel and dried in one go.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The Air Stratos is comfortable for all-day wear and has an easy-to-adjust dial in the back for fine-tuning the fit on the go.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Overall, the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 is a sleek large screen tablet that is ideal for those of us who do a lot of writing work on the go.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • This is a great option for parents who are always on the go and don’t want to have to deal with a bulkier stroller.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • And flat-lay pockets won’t add bulk to your look, but provide a place to store small essentials on the go.
    Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • That may be enough to spread over your emergency, on-the-go airplane toast.
    Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Kids can doodle, play games or even practice their letters and numbers at home and on the go.
    The View, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Downs projects best as a slot receiver given a two-way go.
    Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2023
  • With 5,000mAh capacity, that's enough to fully charge your phone while on the go.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The bags are reusable and air-tight just by quickly rolling up — perfect for on-the-go use.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
  • As someone who is always on the go, Publix sushi is one of my favorite quick meals.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 27 June 2023
  • Keep a Healthy Snack on Hand Fast food or something from a vending machine may call your name when hunger strikes on the go.
    Kristine Thomason, Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Juicing can fill a nutrition gap for people who are on the go or don't get enough nutrients through their diet.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

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