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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
So talks about all of that are going on at the moment.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Imai made three starts before going on the IL with what the team described as arm fatigue.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McGraw first broke through in Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House before going on to play Young Yelena in Black Widow.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Or going on Spotify or Apple [Music] and going through the different playlists.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s certainly something janky going on with this place, right?
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Without those guys, Denver lacks the length, athleticism and shot creation to get much of anything going on either end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s clear is that there’s another narrative going on for your friend, and perhaps the mutual friend.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Imai made three starts before going on the IL with what the team described as arm fatigue.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McGraw first broke through in Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House before going on to play Young Yelena in Black Widow.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Or going on Spotify or Apple [Music] and going through the different playlists.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s certainly something janky going on with this place, right?
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Without those guys, Denver lacks the length, athleticism and shot creation to get much of anything going on either end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s clear is that there’s another narrative going on for your friend, and perhaps the mutual friend.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on
Verb
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Maybe crushes were happening, maybe not; none of my business.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This story isn’t a far walk from what’s happening in Hollywood and the wider world.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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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
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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
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These barriers are now coming down.—
Peter S. Hendricks,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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The starting quarterback competition is coming down to returning players Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall, as Jalon Daniels has exhausted his eligibility and Rice transfer Chase Jenkins recovers from an injury.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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London — Two Jewish men were stabbed in broad daylight in a leafy suburb of north London on Wednesday in what police described as a terrorist incident, further rattling a Jewish community already reeling from a series of antisemitic attacks in the British capital.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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That includes the stories behind the backboard-rattling dunks and blocks on the basketball court.—
Tracy Kimball,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the rate may be going down, renters can expect to 35% of their monthly paycheck on rent, and a typical starter home costs around $276,600, taking grads around 4 years to save up for a down payment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was going down on day one of the new season, in the spring, to get those expectations in the books.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Nuggets appear to be running on empty by the fourth quarter of each contest.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police said people quickly scattered, with some fleeing in cars and others running on foot.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hall is coming off a career season after finishing with 1,065 rushing yards in 2025 and was one of the few bright spots on a 3-14 Jets.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star turned Los Angeles mayoral hopeful, is coming off a busy week in the headlines thanks to his participation in a debate and his sharing of conversation-stirring videos in support of his candidacy.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Going on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20on. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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