1
as in regarding
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
2
as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of on
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The track opens at No. 10 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart and No. 12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for on
Preposition
Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Antioch and Madison are among other locations In-N-Out has moved forward on.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The track opens at No. 10 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart and No. 12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
-
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
-
The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
-
Tszyu’s next defense was his bloody bout against Fundora.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Charges have yet to be filed against the 25-year-old man arrested in the abduction.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
-
Dollars will be going on-chain and will build on existing efforts to tokenize U.S. Treasuries – the largest and most liquid market in the world – to an even greater extent moving forward.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
-
This is my third year testing the latest crop of pickleball paddles, and the 2025 models have made another leap forward.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
-
The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Preposition
-
How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adverb
-
One 29-year-old woman, about 5 foot 6 and 114 pounds, walked back and forth on the path while taking photos.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
-
Curry and Barkley's jabs have gone back and forth throughout the years, especially from their time at Capital One's The Match.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adverb
-
Yet some may have moved along and obtained other coverage, so really were not needing the Medicaid anyway.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
-
The car inches along, slowly filling the air with the hope of a different future, carried on tiny — albeit annoying — wings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
Adjective
-
Hope Florida, the First Lady’s signature initiative, appears disorganized at best, with poor planning, incomplete records and no clear operational transparency.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
-
PINNs are already used for specific applications, but full operational deployment holds transformational capabilities.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“On.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share