NYT Dictionary

ONGOING

/ɑnˈɡoʊ.ɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbON-go-ingon-go-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Continuing, permanent, lasting.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From on + going, related to the phrasal verb go on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accidentalaccompanyingactingactiveadvanceadvancementafloatafootascentbacking

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:

+7 earlier appearances in the archive.

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