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
Recent Examples on the Web
Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 May 2024
Construction is currently underway on a 119-mile stretch in the Central Valley.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
While this review is underway, half of the proceeds of the asset sale would be held in escrow.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 16 May 2024
And planning is underway for an educational enrichment program, according to museum marketing director Tiffani Stewart.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
The New Jersey Democrat revealed his wife's cancer diagnosis in a statement while his trial was underway in federal court in Manhattan.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 May 2024
Work is underway on an even larger facility in Western Australia called Home Fire, which the local government is bankrolling with a A$233.5 million investment.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
While the filibuster was underway in the Senate earlier this month, a chorus of Missouri health care groups and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry excoriated the Freedom Caucus for blocking the measure.
—Anna Sago, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
The congregation said earlier this year that the demolition of the synagogue was underway and the community plans to build a memorial site to honor the 11 victims.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Adjective
Production is currently underway in Kansas City, and AMP’s Anthony Buckner is handling international sales at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 May 2024
Construction is currently underway on a 119-mile stretch in the Central Valley.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
While this review is underway, half of the proceeds of the asset sale would be held in escrow.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 16 May 2024
And planning is underway for an educational enrichment program, according to museum marketing director Tiffani Stewart.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
The New Jersey Democrat revealed his wife's cancer diagnosis in a statement while his trial was underway in federal court in Manhattan.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 May 2024
Work is underway on an even larger facility in Western Australia called Home Fire, which the local government is bankrolling with a A$233.5 million investment.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
While the filibuster was underway in the Senate earlier this month, a chorus of Missouri health care groups and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry excoriated the Freedom Caucus for blocking the measure.
—Anna Sago, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
The congregation said earlier this year that the demolition of the synagogue was underway and the community plans to build a memorial site to honor the 11 victims.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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“Underway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underway. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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