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
  • Faced with the upcoming departures of big tenants including HSBC and Clifford Chance, the east London landlord is seeking to reinvent itself by building more apartments and providing more entertainment and leisure offerings.
    Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The departures of Hucles Mangano and Tweed are among the first major moves under new controlling owner Willow Bay, who joined with her husband, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger to invest in the team last July.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of departures
Noun
  • His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • This trend reflects the growing integration of AI into daily life, which is also influencing advancements in cybersecurity for smarter, more secure home environments.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But healthcare innovation goes beyond scientific and technical advancements.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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going public (with)

goings

goings-on

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