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 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 The public appears to know what’s going on While economists spent two years building models, most Americans seem to have reached a verdict already—not about AI in the abstract, but about the class system at work in the economy. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on

Verb

The rest of the action is a bit later in the day, with the next game happening between the Blue Jays and Orioles.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Both of those players, by the way, are eligible to return to practice this week, but Campbell doesn't see that happening for either of them.

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 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

Only the cave paintings remain, flickering, filled with purple and brown rhinos, running on and on and running nowhere.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
All but one of the trophies presented at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday went to a program running on a streaming platform.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 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

So you’re approached by Esquire with the idea for a longform story on To Catch a Predator, coming off of the tragedy in Texas.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
All the more so when coming off an injury that could inject doubt until direction confrontation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026