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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
On top of that, an ongoing railway worker shortage continues to lengthen dwell times for containers waiting at the port.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The search for flooding victims is ongoing, Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha said Monday, noting that searchers lost half to three-quarters of their search day on Sunday due to heavy rains.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
At the same time, rising tariffs and ongoing trade disruptions have made cattle production more costly.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The search for flooding victims is ongoing, Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha said Monday, noting that searchers lost half to three-quarters of their search day on Sunday due to heavy rains.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
At the same time, rising tariffs and ongoing trade disruptions have made cattle production more costly.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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Still, the $1.1 billion tariff GM ate in the quarter ending June 30 was slightly lower than expected, and most of the damage could migrate to the current quarter.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Tesla’s current least expensive vehicle, the Model 3, starts at about $42,490, according to Edmunds.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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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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The Senate increased access to Pell for short-term job programs and maintains present eligibility standards, but will limit graduate student loans and raise university endowments.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Senators approved the bill with a bipartisan vote of 30–0, while one senator voted present, the Tennessean reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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How to Watch The Challenge at a Glance What began as a simple crossover between MTV’s The Real World and Road Rules has grown into the network’s most enduring reality franchise.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
30 July 2025
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Since then, the store has become a symbol of Austin’s enduring cultural identity.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Even though these cruises aren't cheap — his cruise to Greece will cost about $7,000 — Easley said he's noticed that prices for cruises have become more affordable in recent years.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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According to a recent report from TKO Group Holdings, WWE generated $391.5 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24 percent increase from 2024.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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First, there are a spate of short-term projects intended to alleviate the immediate stress for passengers.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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An overwhelming majority of the world's climate scientists have stressed that an immediate reduction in the burning of fossil fuels, including coal, is imperative to averting the worst consequences of climate change, including extreme heat, more powerful storms and deadly floods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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