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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Police Scotland said inquires to trace the sole occupant of the boat were ongoing.

From BBC

There are several ongoing aboriginal title claims in British Columbia, and the Cowichan decision could affect private-property owners in those regions as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Essex Police said: "The men, and the driver of the lorry, were all arrested and our enquiries are ongoing."

From BBC

Some legal experts also warned that the breadth of redaction may only fuel ongoing conspiracy theories.

From BBC

A search is ongoing after an unoccupied creel boat washed ashore in Aberdeenshire.

From BBC

ongoing

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