GOINGS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

goings

noun

plural of going

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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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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Recent Examples of goings An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026 This is somebody who knew intimately the goings on in my family tax and estate planning entities. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Ted Johnson’s run down of goings on across the Atlantic is well worth a read. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2026 In an upcoming edition of the daily newsletter, Ruth Marcus, Jesús Rodríguez, and Jon Allsop will answer readers’ questions about everything from the midterm elections to the Iran war to the latest goings on in Washington. — David Haglund, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2026

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Noun

Zygielbaum says his election processes won't change either way.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
In March 2025, a group of inmates filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the government of failing to follow the proper administrative processes before changing the prison policy.

— Julian Mark, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration stepped in and capped the number of departures and arrivals.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of departures

Noun

Despite more than 25 years of advances in home entertainment, nothing quite matches the tactile thrill of launching a metal ball around a wooden cabinet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
For Griffin, that means supporting AI and building data centers in America, while also pursuing advances in nuclear energy, batteries, and robotics.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

Noun

Summit Fire evacuations An evacuation order and evacuation warnings are in effect for the Summit Fire.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of evacuations

Noun

Related Articles The Parthenon Marbles, made between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias, depict gods and processions in marble relief panels, sculptures, and friezes.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of processions

Noun

As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

The poor decision-making, surprisingly shaky accuracy, inability to elevate a weak supporting cast and difficulty moving through progressions quickly are all serious red flags.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Police said that new evidence in the case, as well as advancements in forensic technology, led to the arrest, though some of the exact details were not provided.

— News Editor, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
For Wildwood, many of the advancements came down to materials.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026