ONGOING Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

ongoing

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ

Definition of ongoing

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 Sacramento's Ukrainian community gathered at the California State Capitol on Monday night to celebrate Ukraine's independence while honoring those still fighting — and those who have been killed — in the country's ongoing war with Russia. — James Taylor, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The investigation remains ongoing, with one recent report noting that the Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting local authorities in Greenville, South Carolina. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, growing backlash against data centers from local communities and ongoing hardware bottlenecks are adding to concerns that investments into the AI infrastructure buildout may soon slow. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 The ongoing lack of coverage of our two-time Stanley Cup champions is inexcusable. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ongoing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing

Adjective

That sits on the books of the league’s 32 Equity investment arm, and 1/32 of any gains or losses in the entity flow through the Packers’ non-operating income.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026

Definition of operating

Adjective

On the current forecast track, rain and gusty winds will arrive to the Big Island Saturday night and continue through the beginning of next week.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that American negotiators had agreed to lower the current tariffs on cars and metals from 25% to 15%.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

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
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

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Among all the meaningful themes, past and present, one small exchange will stick with me longest.

— David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The Duties of a Bridesmaid The main role of a bridesmaid is to be present throughout the wedding weekend, follow the attire guidelines asked of the wedding party, and be a support to the bride leading up to the big day.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Povich has become such an enduring pop culture fixture that he was asked to spoof himself before a late-night audience of millions, but handed off the honor to a beloved Saturday Night Live alum.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
In that sense, technology may not diminish the advisor's role so much as clarify where the most enduring sources of value have always resided.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enduring

Adjective

On Thursday, Parton appeared virtually to accept the Poet’s Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards, one of multiple recent events the country legend joined remotely (she was never scheduled to attend the ACM Honors to appear in person).

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Boom time Hengdian, a town of just over 200,000 tucked in a rural part of eastern China’s Zhejiang province, had been booming with the rise of the microdrama industry in recent years.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of recent

Adjective

But that eternal quest for blockbusters gives the impression that anything called a best-seller is widely influential, while all else is dismissed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
So watch this movie and see where this eternal brotherhood started in every frame.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternal

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