ONGOING Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

ongoing

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ

Definition of ongoing

as in operating

being in progress or development we do seem to be making some headway on that ongoing project the ever ongoing quest for knowledge by men and women of science

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as in current

existing or in progress right now the ongoing presidential campaign

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as in continuing

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish an ongoing commitment to improving their community

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Recent Examples of ongoing The positive identification of the two males is ongoing, police said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 Here’s a closer look at Clancy’s spiraling mental health, the killings of her children, her triple murder trial and her ongoing legal situation. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 However, the stock still has even more room to run due to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, per analyst Arun Jayaram. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Oakland police, the lead investigators on the incident, have not ruled out murder-suicide or determined who pulled the trigger, but the investigation is ongoing. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ongoing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing

Adjective

That sits on the books of the league’s 32 Equity investment arm, and 1/32 of any gains or losses in the entity flow through the Packers’ non-operating income.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026

Definition of operating

Adjective

That costs additional money—both London teams this past week set up headquarters for fans, with current and former players participating in events throughout the lead-up to the game—and also provides some additional income.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.

— Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

Definition of continuing

Adjective

In present day, back on the planet decimated by the Manhunters, John interrogates Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and learns that Noah freed the villain from prison.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
For Parker, the enduring thrill is in what these imaginative collaborations might bring to the ballet.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Adjective

Other recent charges have alleged that hundreds of investors were lured in by claims private fund advisers could grant them access to companies including Anduril, Anthropic, Perplexity, and others as valuations have skyrocketed.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of recent

Adjective

All game long Wednesday, the Washington Mystics were trying to claw back against the Atlanta Dream after falling into an immediate hole.

— Jake Kauderer, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
The immediate test is converting orders into shipments, revenue, and cash flow.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of immediate

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