2
employed
2
engaged(active, busy, occupied, working, using)
2
engaging
2
engrossing
2
exerting(verb, applying)
2
exploiting
2
flowing(verb, moving, active, effective, continuous)
2
in effect(expression, active, working, operative, operational)
2
in hand
2
in order(expression, active, practical, working, operative)
2
in play(expression, moving, active, effective, running)
2
in process(expression, moving, active, effective, running)
2
in the works(expression, idiom)
2
living
2
maneuvering
2
manipulating
2
ongoing(active, operative, operational)
2
operable
2
proceeding(verb, continuous, flowing)
2
reacting(verb, acting)
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