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Definitions

ongoing

[on-goh-ing, awn-] / ˈɒnˌgoʊ ɪŋ, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
continuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continuing current growing open-ended successful
WEAK
advancing developing evolving extant heading in process in progress marching progressing unfinished unfolding
Antonyms
WEAK
incontinuous infrequent intermittent stopping

Example Sentences

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Gold is also drawing some support from ongoing central bank diversification strategies, the regional director says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Efforts to reunite the parrot with its owner are ongoing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Police detained two people in connection with the incident, and an investigation remains ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that ongoing wars could fuel inflation, potentially causing interest rates to rise and asset prices to drop.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The ongoing argument about his own future echoes in his ears as he enters the tent.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.