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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The storm also caused major destruction in the Atsinanana region surrounding Toamasina, the disaster authority said, adding that assessments were still underway.

From Barron's

An agency spokesperson said in a statement to The Times that an internal review by its Office of Professional Responsibility was underway.

From Los Angeles Times

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday he was hopeful the unprecedented US federal immigration enforcement operation underway in the state would end within days.

From Barron's

Sales at U.S retailers fizzled at the end of the holiday shopping season, suggesting consumers worried about the economy might be cutting back on spending as the new year got underway.

From MarketWatch

Investors may take it as a sign the labor market was in far worse condition than they believed before 2026 got underway.

From MarketWatch