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
District officials said the agreement also carries an ongoing cost of about $650 million.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
The scandal has fueled an ongoing debate within the halls of Congress over how to handle allegations of wrongdoing by lawmakers.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Better yet, the platform promotes long-term partnerships, which enable clients to receive ongoing work based on a successful track record.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
So, seeing her back on the Today show felt like an understandable step, despite the ongoing investigation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
The scandal has fueled an ongoing debate within the halls of Congress over how to handle allegations of wrongdoing by lawmakers.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Better yet, the platform promotes long-term partnerships, which enable clients to receive ongoing work based on a successful track record.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
So, seeing her back on the Today show felt like an understandable step, despite the ongoing investigation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 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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The program grew slowly under the Biden administration, reaching about 3 million clients, before the current round of disruptions began.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This limitation is partly linked to weaker language guidance in current architectures, though larger vision-language-action models may help address this issue in future work.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 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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March 21 – April 19 Your words require actions to be truly meaningful at present.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a footnote, the plaintiff clarified that his brother was also present at the time of the incident and that neither of them engaged in inappropriate conduct toward the unidentified woman.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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His story is raw and real and honest and enduring.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since the franchise’s debut at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, Insidious has become one of the most enduring and successful horror series of all time, grossing more than $740 million worldwide.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bronson, with the atomic scientists group, also said nuclear plants are vulnerable during conflicts, citing recent instances where reactors were specifically targeted during the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine War.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The dam is one of the largest dams built in America in recent history.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of the moments to treasure are not so eternal and familiar.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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But hope runs eternal among box office pundits, with many counting on a repeat of summer 2023 and the Barbenheimer phenomenon.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate comment from Lebanese officials.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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One victim underwent immediate surgery for a gunshot wound to the head, police said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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