underway

[uhn-der-wey, uhn-der-wey] / ˈʌn dərˌweɪ, ˈʌn dərˈweɪ /

ADJECTIVE

in motion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afoot ongoing

WEAK

advancing begun commenced in progress initiated moving started undertaken

Antonyms

WEAK

halted stopped

Example Sentences

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For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Detective Chf Insp Nicky Jenkins, of Dorset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died and a detailed investigation is underway to establish what happened."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The then-CEO of Chrysler, Chris Feuell, said a compact car priced below $30,000 was underway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Hatching is underway, and it can take 24 to 48 hours to complete after the first pip, the nonprofit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But she could see that a search was underway.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld