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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
Staff and wire reports REUTERS King Charles III is paying a highly symbolic visit to Canada, which recognizes him as its sovereign, amid ongoing claims by President Donald Trump that the nation should become America's 51st state.
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USA Today, 28 May 2025
McKnight feels that this message should be an ongoing conversation in Black communities, a connection between us and our ancestors.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 28 May 2025
This year’s presentations reflect the studio’s ongoing momentum under the leadership of Cohn, combining celebrated franchise storytelling with bold original visions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 May 2025
Beige embroidery on indigo and acid washes with embroidery nod to the ongoing country and vintage trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
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USA Today, 28 May 2025
McKnight feels that this message should be an ongoing conversation in Black communities, a connection between us and our ancestors.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 28 May 2025
This year’s presentations reflect the studio’s ongoing momentum under the leadership of Cohn, combining celebrated franchise storytelling with bold original visions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 May 2025
Beige embroidery on indigo and acid washes with embroidery nod to the ongoing country and vintage trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 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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First, audit your current encryption methods and ensure that your infrastructure can manage these new algorithms.—
Usman Javaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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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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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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All of the hallmarks that made the group such a force in the Seventies and Eighties — the irresistible melodies, the spark-up-and-chill vibes, those voices — are present here, without any trace of aping the past.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The city’s African roots are ever present here in a way that is unique to the rest of the United States.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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All the more so now with her enduring and inimitable legacy re-discovered and back in view.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Together, the Wades would champion science education and environmental conservation, co-founding the Museum Institute for Teaching Science and supporting cultural institutions with quiet but enduring impact.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Teams of a similar stature, such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, have made significant progress, whereas West Ham look unrecognisable in comparison with their own recent highs.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But the cost of building new schools can range from $50 million to more than $100 million, based on recent contracts and estimates in South Florida school districts.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 May 2025
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Directing the movie in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s Gaza invasion, Lapid had to work under guerrilla conditions, outsourcing his financing needs to France, and finding additional support from the independent financing body the Israel Film Fund.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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There were no immediate reports of civilian casualties on the ground.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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