Thesaurus results for GOING (ON)

going on

verb

Definition of going on

present participle of go on

as in happening

to take place what in the world is going on in there?

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as in rambling

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains

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Recent Examples of going on And the other film is about a Jordanian farmer and the water loss in Jordan, because there’s a whole political situation going on with water being stolen by Israel. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s a lot of interesting work going on at Abundantia right now. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Both shows sold out within 10 minutes of going on sale three weeks ago. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 There was a lot going on during the national anthem prior to the Monday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles , and the strangest part was how Caleb Williams handled the moment. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The Craft of Living is mostly a set of literary notes, like Leopardi’s Zibaldone, with almost no mention of the history going on all around him. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Three years later, there’s some kind of activity going on inside Vine Street Brewing’s 150-year-old building almost every day of the week, from running club meet-ups to card game nights. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 There is a heft to it, telling you there is something important going on. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 There’s a lot going on that reminded me of that 2019 season there. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on

Verb

My intention for this film actually also is to be a reflection of what’s happening in Palestine.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
There's a long history of events like this happening in fraternities.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rambling

Verb

There is a lot of money in the market, but some of it appears to be receding and the number of commissions is coming down.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
That percentage is coming down as part of UPS’ plan to eliminate lower-quality volume, but Amazon still represents a meaningful part of the business.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming down

Verb

OpenAI said the notifications didn’t necessarily mean systems were compromised -- the activity may have been more like rattling a locked door than breaking it down.

— Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
The roar of the engines vibrated through the fuselage, rattling bones and teeth, while supply crates shifted and groaned with every lurch.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rattling

Verb

The series follows the Canadian team’s historic run to the World Cup final, where they were ultimately toppled by host country England, going down 33-13 in front of a sellout crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham Stadium in South West London.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
And finding that fresh way to tell stories doesn’t necessarily mean going down the tried-and-tested horror route.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of going down

Verb

In Michigan’s 10th district, Republican Michael Bouchard is running on his service as a Bronze Star Army captain and son of a longtime local sheriff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Susan Powers, a business owner and treasurer of the local chamber of commerce, is running on a platform of public transparency and promises to bring in new businesses and oppose tax hikes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of running on

Verb

So even after a summer in which Miami acquired a two-time MVP (Giannis Antetokounmpo) and another future Hall of Famer (Klay Thompson), the questions keep coming about which player the Heat can now add to put it over the top.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
But to answer your question, yes, there is stuff coming about the other silos.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming about

Verb

Strong is coming off an incredible sophomore season, when she was named the Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award, Wade Trophy AP Player of the Year and USBWA Player of the Year winner.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
The Broncos are coming off a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, 30-26, that included a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown by former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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