went around; gone around; going around; goes around
1
a
: to pass from place to place : go here and there
b
: to have currency : circulate
an amusing story is going around
2
: to satisfy demand : fill the need
not enough jobs to go around
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But even more clear to me this go-around was that Bella's idolization of Edward comes from a horrifyingly insecure place.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Later, though, Schroder got separated from his man while going around a screen, leading to an open 3-pointer.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In his second go-around in Los Angeles, Rojas has settled into a valuable role as a reserve infielder.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But even more clear to me this go-around was that Bella's idolization of Edward comes from a horrifyingly insecure place.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Finn Macken and Mayon Dixon connected for an 18-yard score, Jakhai Hollie went around the left end for 28 yards and Jaidon Jackson had a 17-yard touchdown reception.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Later, though, Schroder got separated from his man while going around a screen, leading to an open 3-pointer.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Go-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-around. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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