ON THE GO Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

on the go

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as in animated

having much high-spirited energy and movement That guy's always on the go and I sometimes wonder when he sleeps!

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Recent Examples of on the go OurTime is available on desktop and mobile devices, which may appeal to users who prefer browsing at home as well as those who want to manage conversations while on the go. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Add strawberries, bananas, mangos, berries, or any variety of fruits in the evening, top it off with yogurt and any other ingredients, then add water in the morning and blend on the go. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Most aren't worth the carry-on space, but some are legitimate game changers, solving real travel problems, holding up to constant use, and making life on the go genuinely better. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 Space-rock mining could therefore enable the operation of off-Earth propellant depots, which would allow voyaging spacecraft to top off their tanks on the go and explore the solar system more deeply and ambitiously. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the go

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