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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
Khalil may also travel to New Jersey and Louisiana for proceedings in his ongoing cases.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
The investigation is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Office does not plan to release any further information at this time.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
This not only puts a halt on the artists promotion plan and extra income, but like Sigal said, the ongoing ICE raids are also causing fear among the community, resulting in fans not wanting to buy tickets and attend concerts.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
On Saturday, Stewart canceled his next six performances due to an ongoing battle with the flu.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
The investigation is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Office does not plan to release any further information at this time.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
This not only puts a halt on the artists promotion plan and extra income, but like Sigal said, the ongoing ICE raids are also causing fear among the community, resulting in fans not wanting to buy tickets and attend concerts.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
On Saturday, Stewart canceled his next six performances due to an ongoing battle with the flu.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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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 current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The current valuation doesn’t meet your financial needs or expectations.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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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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In addition, the year also marks the beginning of a historic F1 journey for the sport's eleventh team, Cadillac F1, while the Sauber F1 team will be present on the grid as an Audi works team following a takeover by the German automaker.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Overall, this study furthers our understanding of glycogen stores and how healthy neurons can quickly degenerate if the conditions for impeding metabolism are present.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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While superior technology and breakthrough innovations have shaped pivotal moments in history, victory has often relied on something more enduring: the ability to mobilize people, platforms, capital and ideas into a cohesive, mission-ready force.—
Toni Townes-Whitley,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The award recognizes a long-time commitment of service to aquaculture that is deemed highly significant and enduring.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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The recent Norwegian movie Handling the Undead uses zombies as a profoundly upsetting exploration of grief.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Later, his public image was of a contented husband, but his extramarital affairs have been the subject of recent media attention.—
Kirsty McHugh,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Here, peaks of eternal light and deep craters containing water ice promise the best mining, science and research opportunities.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Emeralds, for one, were thought to bestow wisdom, healing, and eternal life onto the wearer, Christie’s says.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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This is the most immediate concern for analysts, who watched as oil prices jumped to a five-month high when markets opened in Asia on Monday morning, before falling back down with Brent crude sitting at approximately $79 per barrel.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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