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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
Channel 24, a new concert venue set to open in Sacramento’s midtown in April, plans to address ongoing concerns over parking and transportation at a community meeting later this month.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
Sullivan said the school employee will be reassigned away from students as the investigation is ongoing.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
The Knicks did, however, win the two most recent games of their ongoing West Coast road trip without their star point guard.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
Sullivan said the school employee will be reassigned away from students as the investigation is ongoing.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
The Knicks did, however, win the two most recent games of their ongoing West Coast road trip without their star point guard.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Mar. 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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But the report cautioned that the positive results could change if current economic volatility leads to a deterioration of the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the English top flight stands out globally for its elite level of football, the choice of listening material among its current managers is much more middle of the road, with Coldplay the band most cited during our writers’ research.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 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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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was present at the White House on Thursday to help broker a trade agreement on behalf of the European Union in response to the president’s 20 percent tariffs on goods from member nations.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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But above all, a thousand thanks to the audience, and to the media who were always present.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The most recent geomagnetic excursion, called the Laschamps excursion, occurred around 41,000 years ago—just before Neanderthals went extinct.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Western art has been Nathan’s most recent venture, prominently featuring cowboys on the open range.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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But what’s even creepier is Remmick’s invitation to the holdouts to join them, promising an escape from dehumanizing cruelty into a fellowship that offers an eternal life of freedom and enlightenment.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Duke faithful may still be reeling from the shock of losing the national semifinal to Houston despite a 6-point lead with the ball in the final minute, but hope springs eternal in Durham.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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