Going by is a phrase that can be used to describe a variety of different actions. FLYING (6 letters) is the act of propelling oneself through the air, usually with the aid of an aircraft. Elapsing (8 letters) is the process of something coming to an end or PASSING away. PASSING (7 letters) is the act of moving past or beyond something. NAMED (5 letters) is the act of giving a name to something. Lapsing (7 letters) is the act of ceasing to exist or come into effect. All of these words can be used to describe the phrase 'going by'.