Thesaurus results for GOING ON

going on

verb

Definition of going on

present participle of go on

as in happening

to take place what in the world is going on in there?

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as in rambling

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains

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Recent Examples of going on There [are] so many horrible and important and crucial things going on in our world. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 There was a lot going on during the national anthem prior to the Monday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles , and the strangest part was how Caleb Williams handled the moment. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The Craft of Living is mostly a set of literary notes, like Leopardi’s Zibaldone, with almost no mention of the history going on all around him. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Three years later, there’s some kind of activity going on inside Vine Street Brewing’s 150-year-old building almost every day of the week, from running club meet-ups to card game nights. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 There is a heft to it, telling you there is something important going on. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 There’s a lot going on that reminded me of that 2019 season there. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The Athletic stands there slightly awkwardly, simultaneously trying to see what’s going on while, at the same time, trying not to get in anyone’s way. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 This years Labor Day might be behind us, but these late discounts are keeping the party going on, which means this is a great time to score some serious deals. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on

Verb

But Grace suspected the predictive software was missing something crucial happening inside the drop.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
The designs were different, but something important was happening in both.

— Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rambling

Verb

That percentage is coming down as part of UPS’ plan to eliminate lower-quality volume, but Amazon still represents a meaningful part of the business.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Jones intercepted Jay Kastantin on Bowling Green’s second offensive possession, coming down with a ball tipped by Williams Nwaneri at the line of scrimmage.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming down

Verb

Higher yields worldwide are rattling all kinds of financial markets.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
There’s a passage in the final movement when the full orchestra, reinforced by trumpets, trombones, tuba, and a thunder roll of timpani, clamber up to a teeth-rattling fortissimo.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of rattling

Verb

And finding that fresh way to tell stories doesn’t necessarily mean going down the tried-and-tested horror route.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
And while the club escaped with a draw after going down 2-0 on Friday, results elsewhere have given KC a bit of cushion at the playoff cut line.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of going down

Verb

Susan Powers, a business owner and treasurer of the local chamber of commerce, is running on a platform of public transparency and promises to bring in new businesses and oppose tax hikes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
That is the daily huddles, the manager, the template and the twice-weekly reviews running on code.

— Albert Mikkelsen, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of running on

Verb

So even after a summer in which Miami acquired a two-time MVP (Giannis Antetokounmpo) and another future Hall of Famer (Klay Thompson), the questions keep coming about which player the Heat can now add to put it over the top.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
But to answer your question, yes, there is stuff coming about the other silos.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming about

Verb

Strong is coming off an incredible sophomore season, when she was named the Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award, Wade Trophy AP Player of the Year and USBWA Player of the Year winner.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
The Broncos are coming off a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, 30-26, that included a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown by former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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