FOR GOOD Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

for good

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Definition of for good

as in always

for all time When they leave, they'll be gone for good.

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Recent Examples of for good The face of it is teenagers who are rebellious, bored by school (often for good reason), and beyond parent control. — Kalman Hettleman, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026 When Seungil says the visits are over for good, Minjeong grabs Ppoppo on impulse and hides out at a friend’s place, where her joy soon tips into obsession. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 The adapter has four total USB ports, with two USB-C that support up to 100W when used individually, an additional USB-C for another device, and a USB-A port for good measure. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 But the 313 is one of the few that make our list of favorite wireless chargers this year, and for good reason. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for good

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