in the works
Currently under construction
In the works means being planned, developed, or prepared but not yet finished or announced.
Projects, legislation, and creative works are typically described this way: A sequel is in the works.
The phrase suggests active progress rather than mere possibility—something in the works has moved beyond the idea stage.
- underwayCurrently in progress
- advancingMoving in forward direction
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
- ongoingIn progress now
in the pipeline · half-baked · assembling · coming together · awaiting · brewing · forthcoming · percolating · cooking · still cooking · hatching · upcoming · gestating · anticipated · projected · drafting · designing · evolving
- future talkgoing to, will do, coming soon, up next, eventually
- in progressunderway, pending, ongoing, active, unfinished
- anticipationanticipating, expectation, expectancy, expecting, awaiting
- coming soontrailer, teaser, preview, sneak peek, preorder
- progressprogress, in progress, promotion, raise, making progress