un·der·way
ˌən-dər-ˈwā 
: occurring, performed, or used while traveling or in motion
underway replenishment of fuel
variants
or less commonly under way
1
: in motion : not at anchor or aground
The ship was underway at dawn.
2
: into motion from a standstill
The train should be underway again soon.
3
: in progress : happening now
Preparations for the celebration are already underway.
A search is underway.
The season got underway with a bang.
Synonyms
Examples of underway in a Sentence
Adverb
construction of the new shopping mall is under way
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Marc Malkin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Early voting is underway in every county, with mail-in-ballots available for voters to cast in person or by mail.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Restoration and archiving of Brown's possessions in the 60-plus acre property are underway, with the goal of turning the home, and nearby city of Augusta, into a regional tourist attraction on par with Elvis’ Graceland.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Sussex Early voting in Sussex is underway at its Civic Center, at N64W23760 Main Street, according to its website.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Project Angel Food is temporarily preparing and packing meals at its Lincoln Heights facility while construction is underway to build The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Early voting is underway in every county, with mail-in-ballots available for voters to cast in person or by mail.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Restoration and archiving of Brown's possessions in the 60-plus acre property are underway, with the goal of turning the home, and nearby city of Augusta, into a regional tourist attraction on par with Elvis’ Graceland.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Sussex Early voting in Sussex is underway at its Civic Center, at N64W23760 Main Street, according to its website.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for underway
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“Underway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underway. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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