1
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
To some experts, the opening round of First Proof was a pivotal moment in this ongoing story.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
The review issued multiple recommendations to prevent similar incidents, though a formal investigation into the death remains ongoing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In Newsom’s January budget proposal, which estimated a $3-billion deficit, the governor recommended providing $91 million in ongoing funding to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help the prison system pay departing employees for their unused time off.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
State police said the investigation was ongoing and urged witnesses or anyone with video of the crash to contact them at 212-814-9597.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
The review issued multiple recommendations to prevent similar incidents, though a formal investigation into the death remains ongoing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In Newsom’s January budget proposal, which estimated a $3-billion deficit, the governor recommended providing $91 million in ongoing funding to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help the prison system pay departing employees for their unused time off.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
State police said the investigation was ongoing and urged witnesses or anyone with video of the crash to contact them at 212-814-9597.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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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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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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The revelation of the FBI investigation came a day after Kent resigned his position in protest of the current joint military operations with Israel against Iran.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The current rate is $1 to unlock a scooter or e-bike, plus 44 cents per minute of riding.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 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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Lawmakers said Next Generation 911 needs more oversight At least one lawmaker present on Tuesday thinks that the state should not move forward with the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Rocky was present, played by a puppeteer.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the crown prince has demonstrated an enduring interest in developing a Saudi nuclear fuel cycle.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 and became one of the most enduring acts in punk rock, releasing over a dozen studio albums independently through Fat Mike’s Fat Wreck Chords label.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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The administration's most recent budget proposed a 40% cut to the bureau, though Congress eventually enacted less dramatic cuts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maresca played a 4-2-3-1 that night, and Brentford have employed a similar formation in their recent games.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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This air of uncertainty should liven up the final stop on the eternal awards blitz.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The visionary who saved rage rap from eternal Carti pastiche?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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There was no immediate confirmation from Iran, where little information has been coming out due to internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Stratton called for an immediate increase to $25 an hour — a position her opponents, who supported a gradual increase to $17 per hour, said reflected naivety and a lack of Washington experience.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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