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as in happening
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambling
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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Recent Examples of going on
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates will be stepping away from her duties and going on a temporary medical leave, the union announced on Wednesday.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In January 2025, fans thought Monfils had a shot at the Australian Open title after going on a three-win streak.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Goliath, which centers on a small business going on a company retreat.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Out of nowhere, cassette tape sales were on fire, with sales more than doubling in the first quarter of 2025 while going on to hit numbers not seen in 20 years.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There is always something going on in Miami.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The way Easterwood sees it, people don’t think voting in local elections affects them as personally as what’s going on at the White House and at the state level.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Bottom line The most likely scenario moving forward has the Oilers activating Walman this weekend, with Regula possibly going on IR.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones first rose to prominence during his time as a standout at Syracuse University alongside his younger brother, fellow former NFL star Chandler Jones, from 2006 to 2009, before going on to get drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In January 2025, fans thought Monfils had a shot at the Australian Open title after going on a three-win streak.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Goliath, which centers on a small business going on a company retreat.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Out of nowhere, cassette tape sales were on fire, with sales more than doubling in the first quarter of 2025 while going on to hit numbers not seen in 20 years.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There is always something going on in Miami.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The way Easterwood sees it, people don’t think voting in local elections affects them as personally as what’s going on at the White House and at the state level.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Bottom line The most likely scenario moving forward has the Oilers activating Walman this weekend, with Regula possibly going on IR.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones first rose to prominence during his time as a standout at Syracuse University alongside his younger brother, fellow former NFL star Chandler Jones, from 2006 to 2009, before going on to get drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on
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While the Super Bowl halftime show is happening on NBC and Peacock, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative halftime show for viewers at home.—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s when Amendola’s face, combined with some unhinged rambling, got the message across that something big just happened.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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What on Earth was Gabriel rambling on about before, anyway?—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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And then coming down and just jacking up a dribble pull-up is not a good shot.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cost of launching satellites to space is coming down just as the costs of building and operating AI data centers on earth are rising.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the latest violence rattling the fragile ceasefire, medics said two men were killed by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis, in an area adjacent to where the army operates.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Archival footage illustrates, in pulse-pounding and nerve-rattling fashion, just how widespread calls for Rushdie’s murder were.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison is not going down without a fight.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Grocery stores – known for running on slim profit margins – are adopting them late in part due to their high upfront cost, Semmann said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The state government is running on red ink, with deficit estimates ranging from $3 billion (Newsom’s figure) to $18 billion (the legislative analyst’s).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hamdan, however, will have his work cut out for him with the Dolphins, a team with a quarterback coming off a dismal season in Tua Tagovailoa and an unproven second-year player in Quinn Ewers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Moss, who is coming off her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid’s Tale, recently starred in and produced the FX on Hulu limited series The Veil.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Going on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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