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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Production on segments for the 2026-27 season is already underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The largest portion of the project to fix and expand the Hudson Tunnel is currently underway, and considered the biggest infrastructure project in the country.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution are already underway because of concerns about biodiversity loss and air quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"There may be an assumption that because a search is underway the commission has all the information we need. That is not necessarily the case," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As Operation Breakthrough got underway, the poor women of Hayti quickly stepped into leadership roles.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson