: continuing to exist, happen, or progress : continuing without reaching an end
The investigation is ongoing.
the ongoing events at the school
ongoing efforts/research to find a cure for the disease
an ongoing problem
There is an ongoing debate over the issue.
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ongoing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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