in the process of (doing something)
idiom
: working on (doing something) that takes a certain amount of time to do
I am in the process of buying a new car/house.
Examples of in the process of (doing something) in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Federal workers could struggle to honor their mortgages and rents during the shutdown, when they would not get paid, while those in the process of buying a property may not be able to complete their purchases.
—
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are in the process of finding the right answers to the questions that emerged in two crucial losses at the end of the 2024 season.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Natasha is a master of her universe, and is in the process of negotiating a merger that will see her company grow into a new, much bigger office space.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
All-County linebacker Talanoa Ili of Orange Lutheran is in the process of enrolling at Kahuku of Hawaii after withdrawing from the Trinity League school, the junior confirmed late Friday.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the process of (doing something)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are in the process of finding the right answers to the questions that emerged in two crucial losses at the end of the 2024 season.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Natasha is a master of her universe, and is in the process of negotiating a merger that will see her company grow into a new, much bigger office space.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
All-County linebacker Talanoa Ili of Orange Lutheran is in the process of enrolling at Kahuku of Hawaii after withdrawing from the Trinity League school, the junior confirmed late Friday.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the process of (doing something)
Cite this Entry
“In the process of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share