go at
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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
There are roughly 113,000 cows and 7,500 goats spread across 480 farms, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, which pegs the industry’s annual economic impact at $5.4 billion.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Woke up first thing in the morning to rescue six goats, 25 dead chickens, just a mass grave in my backyard.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
As a working ranch, rotational grazing sustains healthy land, and cattle, chickens, goats and sheep all roam the property, supported by the infrastructure for a full ranching lifestyle.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
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Overgrazing by livestock such as sheep, camels and goats can also reduce vegetation quality, which can reduce the number of prey available for leopards.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
There are roughly 113,000 cows and 7,500 goats spread across 480 farms, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, which pegs the industry’s annual economic impact at $5.4 billion.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Woke up first thing in the morning to rescue six goats, 25 dead chickens, just a mass grave in my backyard.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
As a working ranch, rotational grazing sustains healthy land, and cattle, chickens, goats and sheep all roam the property, supported by the infrastructure for a full ranching lifestyle.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
Noun
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Democratic members of Congress have objected to the wave of settler violence, arguing that U.S. citizens are falling victim.—
Noah Robertson The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Kaylee was hit by unknown object and Xana ‘fought back’ Though investigators are confident a knife was used to kill all four victims, Goncalves was struck in the face by an unknown object and the extent of her struggle with Kohberger is still unknown, Gilbertson said.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Without warning or consultation and using Perry as a scapegoat, Dave Navarro and the other band members took it upon themselves to abruptly cancel the remaining tour dates—violating contracts and disregarding all professional obligations.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
16 July 2025
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What if starlets like Spears were not happy collaborators in a patriarchal order but scapegoats who had been exploited for profit, pushed to the brink by an insatiable audience, and forced to bear the misogynistic projections of an entire country?—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The Turkish leader has also used the 2016 coup attempt against him as an excuse to pull apart the rule of law and any vestiges of institutional governance in Turkey.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But that's absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn't excuse ignorance.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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