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as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continuing
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce.
—P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The program has recorded at least 10 wins in 16 consecutive seasons, and continuing that streak has been a talking point among players.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The Eagles locked up the NFC East, continuing the division’s streak of no repeat champion over the past 20 years.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
With a dangerous Bengals team on tap next week, the Steelers’ freefall is in danger of continuing.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The collection’s rollout began slowly in 2024 with more continuing to drop next year.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce.
—P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017
Verb
Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The program has recorded at least 10 wins in 16 consecutive seasons, and continuing that streak has been a talking point among players.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The Eagles locked up the NFC East, continuing the division’s streak of no repeat champion over the past 20 years.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
With a dangerous Bengals team on tap next week, the Steelers’ freefall is in danger of continuing.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The collection’s rollout began slowly in 2024 with more continuing to drop next year.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
Adjective
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The appeals court sided with Hunley in November and cleared the way for the continued deposition.—
José Ignacio Castañeda Perez,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The judge’s questions probed the concept of legal standing — whether the unions can show the kind of legal harm that would justify a continued block on the Trump administration’s plans.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Commentators said that the attacks were possibly a response to ongoing Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank, which have displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Out in the cold: Greenland at centre of political power play but sees CONCACAF future Greenland has been thrust into geopolitical significance recently due to U.S. president Donald Trump’s ongoing proposal to purchase the semiautonomous territory of Denmark.—
Richard Amofa,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth with one regular-season game remaining, but Dan Quinn doesn’t intend to have the team coast into the postseason.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Unlike regular tournament games, the championship will feature traditional playoff overtime rules with continuous 5-on-5 hockey in 20-minute periods until a winner emerges.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the brand's patented MVE Technology, this gel-cream formula has continuous delivery which ensures that your skin maintains optimal hydration levels throughout the day.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some see it as enduring, while others see it as cheap.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.—
William Lambers,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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If an egg isn't fertilized, menstruation begins, restarting the cycle.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair reacted to Trump's continual overtures about Canadian statehood during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels on Wednesday.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The ability to feed a growing human population - in a sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion - depends on continual technological innovation and a steady stream of breakthrough ideas.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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