WENT AT Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

went at

phrase

past tense 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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Recent Examples of went at Two of the top quarterbacks in Central Florida went at it Friday night at Bishop Moore. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 In one of the most notable disagreements so far, Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin went at odds after the mayor stood outside of Griffin's $238 million home and used it as an example of who would face more charges. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The offensive line and defensive lines went at it for one-on-ones. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026 So this fight scene was that on steroids, and Colin and I went at it for hours and hours. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

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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

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