ongoing
Americanadjective
adjective
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actually in progress
ongoing projects
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continually moving forward; developing
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remaining in existence; continuing
Usage
What does ongoing mean? Ongoing means continuing without interruption or a scheduled end. Something that’s described as ongoing has been happening for a while and is expected to continue to happen.Ongoing is an adjective that’s used to describe situations and actions. Similar terms are continuing and in progress.Example: I’m so tired of this ongoing argument with Kathy—no matter what I do, it just never stops.
Etymology
Origin of ongoing
First recorded in 1855–60; on + going, after the verb phrase go on
Example Sentences
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These changes have major implications for the ongoing evolutionary struggle among trees, pests, and fungi.
From Science Daily
It says it will "continually review opportunities to enhance our AI glasses, informed by customer feedback and ongoing research".
From BBC
US State Department officials rebuked Somalia's leaders On Wednesday over reports of food aid theft and paused "all ongoing US assistance programs" to its government, according to a post to X.
From Barron's
Conversations about how the U.S. could start executing a plan to leverage Venezuela’s oil are ongoing, people familiar with the matter said.
Department of Transportation took action, exacerbating the ongoing conflict between California and Washington.
From Los Angeles Times
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