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 Eli Woody Woody, an English and Public Speaking teacher at Olathe Public Schools, thinks residents’ ongoing need for property tax relief remains a key issue in his district. — Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 He has not been deported, though there is a chance he still could be removed from the country as the case remains ongoing despite his release from detention. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 The performance driver for the stock will be the ongoing shortage of memory facing the broader technology sector, allowing price increases that will boost revenues, Barclays analysts said. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Production has been ongoing since April in Atlanta and continues through the summer. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ongoing

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Adjective

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
Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.

— Rachel Nostrant, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of operating

Adjective

The last, loudest horn would emit a sound similar to, if not more fierce than, the current average car horn sound.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
That said, the case total so far is four times higher than at the same point last year, according to current CDC national data, which lag dramatically from what’s being reported by the states.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 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

The best predictor of how many ticks are likely to be around each year is how many white-footed mice were present the previous summer, Ostfeld told CNN.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
In fact, he could be credited for influencing the current streamlined, top-handle bag trend, the east-west—designed with the same tuck-under-your-arm spirit as the Le Teckel – which was present across the recent runway shows.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of enduring

Adjective

In recent months, drone sightings in Nikopol have increased from two or three per day to about three every hour, day and night, Varytsev says.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
But his most recent one over the All-Star break showed notable progress, as general manager Brandon Gomes told Roberts.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of recent

Adjective

Hope sprung eternal not on opening night but on July 1, when every fan could believe their GM was preparing to make a splash.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Joel Higgins played Ricky’s father, a successful entrepreneur and eternal child who’s finally forced to grow up and accept responsibility upon his estranged son’s return.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In addition to the immediate danger of fire and the loss of key summer revenue, northern Minnesotans (and much of the country) is facing unhealthy to hazardous air quality conditions.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

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