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 Obviously, there’s a lot going on within the One Tribe Nation stew. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 One of its recent projects is happening in Westport, where crews recently resumed work on the Westport Stormwater Improvement Project after going on hiatus for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 And comedy gives its audience a break from what’s going on in their lives, says Bryant. — Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Once Spieth took the unplayable, the hill blocked any view of what was actually going on. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Thyroid tests are important to see what’s going on with your metabolism and hormones. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 July 2026 Since then, opposition to the program has grown, with detractors pointing to examples of people entering diversion and then going on to commit more serious crimes. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Wells vanished after going on a boat trip with friends on the 4th of July, officials said. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 July 2026 Plus, there’s been a lot of sentencing reparations going on at the federal courthouse lately. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on

Verb

One of its recent projects is happening in Westport, where crews recently resumed work on the Westport Stormwater Improvement Project after going on hiatus for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Ecrypt built agents, not an agent, and that mirrors a shift happening across business software.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 21 July 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

Both sides have acknowledged that coming down from the high of such wins took a little extra time.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Balogun was sent off for coming down on the foot of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute of the Americans' win in the Round of 32.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of coming down

Verb

The Canucks had a good thing going down the stretch, with a variety of players stepping up for their teammates and standing up for one another.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Throughout this season, the Rangers have struggled with going down early and having to come from behind.

— Cal Phillips June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Definition of going down

Verb

The veteran was running on empty like much of the team, but still held the Mets to one run over six innings.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Maine state Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, is encouraged to see many of the candidates running on Platner's progressive platform of transformational change.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of running on

Verb

This shift might be coming about due to nostalgia, a desire to restore an older home to its roots, or a need to confine certain activities and items to certain areas.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 15 May 2026