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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“It’s unclear if any actual process is underway, or if any formal proposals have been made,” UBS analysts say in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

As tax season got underway, some prognosticators estimated that refunds would be as much as $1,000 bigger this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Similar efforts have been underway in the U.S. since 2018, when the National Quantum Initiative passed with near-unanimous support, pledging core government funding of $1.3 billion over five years.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In the two others, artifact installation is well underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But she could see that a search was underway.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld