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Better ways to say “In the process of”
Six words where one verb form will do.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Progressive tense ("are building") already tells the reader something is ongoing. "In the process of" is a crutch — sometimes literally hiding a passive ("we are in the process of being audited"). Rewrite around the verb.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
We are in the process of redesigning the dashboard.
After
We are redesigning the dashboard.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01(Just use -ing) neutral
the default — let the verb do it
We are redesigning.
- 02Currently neutral
if you need a time marker
We are currently redesigning.
- 03Underway neutral
noun-phrase version
The redesign is underway.
- 04Still neutral
indicating continuation
We are still hiring.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If your verb is already present-progressive, the "in the process of" scaffolding is dead weight.