GONE AT Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

gone at

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past participle of go at

as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.

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as in had at

to start work on energetically She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.

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Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard.

— Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
Silverada made the album official in Challis with a headlining set at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of set at

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It also was done to make sure that those assessing the grant had at least some degree of relevant scientific expertise.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
During the current almost six-month conflict with Iran, the US has had at most three carriers in the region at one time – though only for a matter of days – from a fleet of 11.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of had at

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The first Europeans, led by Spain's Juan de Ayala in his ship the San Carlos, sailed into what is now called San Francisco Bay, anchoring behind Angel Island.

— USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026
As Santa Margarita’s last pass at the South County Classic sailed into the hands of a Sierra Canyon defender, the outcome of the championship game and the challenge ahead for the Eagles became clear.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026

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