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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 investigation is 'ongoing' Both the FDA and CDC have classified their investigation as ongoing after collecting leftover formula in the affected states.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
The source said both investigations have been ongoing for about a year, were launched by federal prosecutors in Sacramento based on information provided by whistleblowers in California, and were not the result of directives out of Washington.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Amid ongoing rumors she and Holland secretly got married.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The problem has been ongoing since 2019, and Russian astronauts have been attempting various fixes, often using a sealant called Germetall-1.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
The source said both investigations have been ongoing for about a year, were launched by federal prosecutors in Sacramento based on information provided by whistleblowers in California, and were not the result of directives out of Washington.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Amid ongoing rumors she and Holland secretly got married.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The problem has been ongoing since 2019, and Russian astronauts have been attempting various fixes, often using a sealant called Germetall-1.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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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
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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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
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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
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Authorities added that adult family members were present at the home when the shooting happened.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Carlyle at present owns the majority of Content Partners, although the founders also retain significant shares.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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By wearing the dark hue, the director makes the choice to break one of summer dressing’s most enduring rules.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Scallops have become one of decorating's most enduring motifs, and this wastebasket embraces them wholeheartedly.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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How The Star is covering World Cup The World Cup is expected to be by far the largest event to take place in Kansas City in recent years.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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That this place, which has always been eternal, will outlast us.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Those ideas are so powerful and eternal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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