ONGOING Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

ongoing

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ

Definition of ongoing

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 facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 An ongoing lawsuit that names Sumstad and Petersen alleges city leaders interfered with a misconduct investigation involving the two deputy chiefs and former Chief Dustman. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 The ruling ordered confiscation of financial assets and further investigations into the proceeds are ongoing. — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Martin said the department will learn what happened from the ongoing investigation and update policies and procedures with the goal of preventing future outbreaks. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ongoing

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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

Definition of operating

Adjective

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
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

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Also make sure all parts are present, and ask to see the telescope set-up if possible.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The past-present juxtapositions—of bodies, circumstances, attitudes, and even film stock—made for a sly and poignant ode to (or lament over) time’s passage.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Over more than two centuries the most enduring commercial successes repeatedly centered on creating value for customers, building trust, and expanding what people could do and afford.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of enduring

Adjective

Actor and eternal millennial icon Lindsay Lohan even indulged in the dessert for her recent 40th birthday, with the pastry making an appearance in her celebratory Instagram photo dump.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Pouncing, of course, is one of the eternal joys of reading, just as sports fans know no keener pleasure than that of kvetching about the players who weren’t picked for a vital game and who would have surely made all the difference.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

Nunez’s statement did not spell out what that meant in practice and there was no immediate response to a request from the ministry for further comment.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Officials are hopeful that the immediate areas near the stadium will be done by the middle of August, and the final configuration will be ready.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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