GONE (FOR) Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of gone (for)

past participle of go (for)

as in brought

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

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gone for

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phrase

past participle of go for

as in enjoyed

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

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as in accepted

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

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American officials were brought into the discussions as well.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The shooting has brought medical expenses and uncertainty to her family, according to the fundraising campaign.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of brought

Phrase

In fact, Tuesday morning’s practice was held with loud music blaring in the background.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
The governor of Irkutsk, Igor Kobzev, urged calm on Friday, saying that an extraordinary meeting of the regional anti-epidemic commission was held with Russia’s chief state doctor.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of held with

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Cybersecurity experts told Fortune that unpatched systems could let hackers run code remotely, which puts websites and sensitive data at risk.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
At the racetrack, the horses ran, and Crawford hosted members at the Ruidoso Jockey Club, where private tables cost as much as six figures.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

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