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Going (Noun)

Euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The family gathered to celebrate her going, a life well-lived and full of love.
His going left a void in the community that would be difficult to fill.
The news of her going sent shockwaves through the small town.
The church was packed for his going, a testament to the impact he had on those around him.
Her going was met with an outpouring of grief from friends and family alike.

The act of departing.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The going was difficult due to the heavy rain and strong winds.
Her going was a huge loss for the company, as she was one of the most talented employees.
The going was slow as the traffic was congested on the highway.
His going was met with mixed reactions from the fans, some of whom were sad to see him leave.
The going was tough for the hikers as they climbed up the steep mountain trail.

Advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The team's going was smooth until they encountered unexpected obstacles in the project.
Persuading him was easy going, as he was already inclined to agree with our proposal.
The proposal faces tough sledding, but the going will get easier once we secure initial funding.
The going was rough for the new employee, but she eventually adjusted to the company culture.
The company's going was slow at first, but it picked up speed after the successful launch of their new product.