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adjective

ə-ˈfu̇t

Definition of afoot

as in ongoing

being in progress or development plans are afoot for a new sports stadium in the city

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adverb

ə-ˈfu̇t

as in under weigh

in progress although the drug just got released, research for a more effective medication is already afoot

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Moves are afoot to try to bring the club back to the borough of Barnet and a site not far from their former home, Underhill, but, for now, fans must trek across the border into neighbouring Harrow. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The aggressive call-buying suggests gold bulls think regime change could be afoot. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 The Bagel remains open for business as usual, and Barsky said plans are still afoot to open a new location for that historic restaurant in Glenview. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Deadline revealed Tuesday that early-stage plans are already afoot to launch a new TV festival in Edinburgh. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Climate change is an accelerant for troubles that are already afoot. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Late-night headlights, unusual vehicle track marks or missing trees could be signs a timber thief is afoot. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 20 July 2026 Big changes are afoot at James Cohan Gallery, which launched its new identity as NORR COHAN on July 15. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026 His early departure from the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup left fans worried that something was afoot or maybe a-ankle with him. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for afoot

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The sheriff's office said the investigation into the Fred Mountain Fire remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Johnson has appreciated the ongoing investment of his starting quarterback and his willingness to take on as much as has been thrown at him.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Adjective

That sits on the books of the league’s 32 Equity investment arm, and 1/32 of any gains or losses in the entity flow through the Packers’ non-operating income.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026

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