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Ongoing

To be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue.

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2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
in progress	—
currentnoun	Existing or occurring at the moment.

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Word	Definition
currentnoun	Existing or occurring at the moment.
in progress	—
continuedverb	Uninterrupted.
continuationnoun	The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession
continuingnoun	A continuation.
continuitynoun	Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.
continually	In regular or repeated succession; very often.
perennial	Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
permanently	Forever.
perpetual	Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
enduring	Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
lasting	Persisting for an extended period of time.
ever-present	Always present; always there
round-the-clock	Continuous; incessant; without interruption; all day long, 24 hours per day; nonstop: from the concept that it happens while the hands of the clock go all the way around.
always	At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
sustained	Held continuously at a certain level.
long-lasting	Persisting or enduring for a long time.
abiding	Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
lifelong	Extending for the entire duration of life.
around-the-clock	All day and night; all of the time.

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