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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
The International Energy Agency has warned that the ongoing Iran War represents an unprecedented supply shock.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But litigation is ongoing in some states, and voters will have the final say on who wins.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
This special performance is part of Film Independent’s ongoing Live Read series, which has delighted audiences since 2011.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The move immediately sparked speculation that the releases may help satisfy contractual obligations connected to his ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But litigation is ongoing in some states, and voters will have the final say on who wins.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
This special performance is part of Film Independent’s ongoing Live Read series, which has delighted audiences since 2011.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The move immediately sparked speculation that the releases may help satisfy contractual obligations connected to his ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 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 Galaxy extended their current scoring streak to a league-best 22 straight matches when Gabriel Pec scored in the 89th minute for his 10th goal of the season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Eating a large amount of fiber at once can cause gas and bloating, especially if your current diet is low in fiber.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 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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As a maker, these opposing qualities are persistent and present throughout every part of the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Through this narrative strand, Dusabejambo, working with co-writer Delphine Agut and her incredible ensemble of actors, compellingly explore the ways in which wounds linger beyond just those people physically present during the atrocities.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Garden parties remain one of the monarchy’s most enduring traditions, bringing thousands of guests to the palace each year in recognition of volunteer and community work.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Saratoga’s most meaningful and enduring traditions 99th Memorial Day Observance continues to hold deep significance for our community.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Vegas will remain formidable because of its eternal win-now mandate.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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