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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 soldiers’ insertion into the city was a retaliatory measure made by the President late Saturday night in response to ongoing protests against city-wide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 June 2025
The eggs are linked to an ongoing Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in seven states, in which 79 people have been sickened and at least 21 hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 June 2025
While those games have subsided, the two now click over their ongoing desire to adapt as pitchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Rodrigo’s Governors Ball gig comes amid her ongoing Guts World Tour, which kicked off in February 2024 and next stops at Marlay Park in Dublin, Ireland on June 24.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 June 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 June 2025
The eggs are linked to an ongoing Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in seven states, in which 79 people have been sickened and at least 21 hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 June 2025
While those games have subsided, the two now click over their ongoing desire to adapt as pitchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Rodrigo’s Governors Ball gig comes amid her ongoing Guts World Tour, which kicked off in February 2024 and next stops at Marlay Park in Dublin, Ireland on June 24.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 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 situation reflects legal and operational challenges under the current immigration policy enforcement, highlighting recurring disputes over the right to due process and the treatment of non-citizens subject to deportation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The company plans to expand the current 2,400+ store portfolio by an additional 225 stores in 2025.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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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Other language in the bill would prohibit tax credits for many undocumented individuals who are lawfully present, including those with asylum protections.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The twins graduated together at the end of last month from Duncanville High School and were present during their graduation ceremony together, according to the outlet.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Once again, Brian and The Beach Boys had created one of the era’s most enduring and loved pieces of music.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Naturally, the Australian will also have an enduring emotional connection with a fanbase starved for silverware and a group of players new to winning trophies.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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But some good news for the state’s farm industry with the recent passage of Senate Bill 1497.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security said Saturday that recent ICE operations in the south state resulted in the arrest of 118 people, including five individuals the agency identified as gang members.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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In the end, his beautiful story solutions are formulaic fixes laid over those details, meant to do little more than the eternal work of cajoling the audience into rooting for the leading players.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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May his spirit rest in eternal peace, and may all who loved him find comfort in that love and the memories they were blessed to have shared.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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