goes (away)

present tense third-person singular of go (away)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes (away)
Verb
  • But that misses the point of the distinct charm of a screen that disappears when not in use.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • As legitimate political space disappears and moderate Islamist voices are extinguished, Tajiks may come to believe that democracy does not work—and that violence is the answer.
    Steve Swerdlow, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2016
Verb
  • Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • When temperatures rise, more water evaporates from Earth’s surface and its oceans.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • This stunning candle warmer melts your favorite, scented waxes easily.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Goes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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