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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Relevance
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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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Noun
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One of the key departures, without a replacement, was backup quarterback Cooper Rush.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The departures of Gillespie, Rice, Gapare and Young leave Maryland with a depleted roster.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
4 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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