continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
Synonyms of continuednext
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
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But his very public arrest and the continued investigation, plus the fact that his name has appeared multiple times on the Epstein Files, pretty much make that impossible. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026 Some politicians are skeptical that Wasserman’s role is essential to keep the finances on track, and worry continued publicity about the Epstein files could make some sponsors think twice before getting involved. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 The event, hosted by Bay Club, raises money for continued research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 The district’s property tax revenue is also affected by new construction in the area, for which Shipley is projecting continued growth. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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