GOING (FOR) Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of going (for)

present participle of go (for)

as in costing

to have a price of those cars go for $25,000

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going for

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phrase

present participle of go for

as in enjoying

to take pleasure in I could go for a cold beer right about now.

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as in accepting

to have a favorable opinion of I hope they go for my proposal.

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costing

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For weeks, lawmakers have complained about exorbitant fees for the privilege of attending their own party’s event — with some VIP tickets costing as much as $250,000 and lawmakers having to cough up $25,000 to attend.

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The neutral color goes with anything, and the thong silhouette is the cherry on top of a fresh pedicure, giving your look a feminine edge without costing you comfort.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of costing

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