1
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 role for O’Donnell will be his first ongoing part since NCIS: Los Angeles ended its long run on CBS in 2023.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
The podcast comes at the heels of ongoing divorce rumors surrounding the former first couple.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
The podcast comes at the heels of ongoing divorce rumors surrounding the former first couple.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 16 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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With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2025, discussions to have a new agreement are underway between F1 teams and the Formula One Management (FOM) from 2026.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The data from the Common App report presents a complex picture of the current state of higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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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With members of his family present in the courtroom, Combs denied the allegations against him.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Activities Archive While that gimmick might get pretty old pretty fast on its own, what really elevates the film is a disturbing-dream-like quality which is present throughout its 14-minute-plus runtime.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the episode left an enduring mark on Bezos, the Amazon founder and the world’s second-richest person.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Both the novel and the movie became part of an enduring pop culture lexicon in which any raving dog can be referred to a Cujo.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape, with the most recent consumer price index in February registering its steepest fall in over a year and producer price index in contractionary territory since October 2022.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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Republican attention Republicans have turned up the heat in recent weeks.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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But like the fairy tale’s Evil Queen, Disney announced plans a few days ago to put business as usual on the red carpet into an eternal sleep.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lucas had no immediate comment in response to the letter.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the sun and Neptune join forces in Pisces, everything from your immediate environment to your communication style is highlighted.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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