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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
The comments come amid ongoing negotiations to end the war in Iran.
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Finding his feet remains an ongoing process.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Additional Filipino casting is ongoing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 May 2026
This consistent habitation, in addition to facilitating ongoing science, has essentially given humanity a lens to see Earth from afar.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Finding his feet remains an ongoing process.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Additional Filipino casting is ongoing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 May 2026
This consistent habitation, in addition to facilitating ongoing science, has essentially given humanity a lens to see Earth from afar.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
Adjective
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Problems pile up The LCS was envisioned as a key component of US naval power in areas dominating current headlines, like the Persian Gulf, where the US and Israel are at war with Iran, and the South China Sea, where the US and its allies are defending freedom of navigation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Roy Keane has been taking pot shots at current skipper Bruno Fernandes.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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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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Senate Bill 98 requires schools to notify staff and families if immigration enforcement is present and to have clear procedures in place.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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According to industry insider Rob Shuter, the NFL star is still struggling to adjust to the ever-present security surrounding his pop icon fiancée.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 May 2026
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The list of the missing and the forcibly disappeared is perhaps the most complex and enduring legacy of the country’s security infrastructure.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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This enduring success is thanks in part to the Comité Colbert and its 96 plus luxury maisons, which champion collaboration, timeless craftsmanship and modern artistry on a global scale.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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The work is part of a larger effort statewide to update the National Guard’s armories, as renovations in recent years have either been completed or are planned at many readiness centers, including those in Brainerd, New Ulm, Marshall, Moorhead and Fergus Falls.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The Enhanced Games — or the ‘Doping Olympics’, as it has been christened — is the other way around, as the pseudo-sport comes first and then the serious business of selling muscles and eternal life to looksmaxxers and tech bros begins.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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There is no immediate threat to the surrounding area, fire officials said in a final update Tuesday evening.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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But Hernández made an immediate difference in just two games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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