gone (for) 1 of 2

past participle of go (for)

gone for

2 of 2

phrase

past participle of go for

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone (for)
Verb
  • And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
  • New ownership has brought investment and a collegiate approach.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Maddy Rivard, public relations specialist for Life Time, said Thursday the Big Sugar Classic is one of more than 30 running and cycling events Life Time owns and operates across the country.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But against Cleveland – who was without a viable quarterback option in London – Minnesota allowed Quinshon Judkins to run for 110 yards.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Certainly not in the form of Thursday’s loss, when avoidable mental lapses, defensive breakdowns and turnovers cost the Red Wings two early points against a divisional (and possible wild card) rival.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Ukraine is likely to require more than 4 billion cubic meters of gas by the end of winter, according to an industry source, which at current market prices would cost about $2 billion.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Gone (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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