as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
From the start of the two-month cease-fire in early 2025, over 70 percent supported the continuation of that cease-fire to allow further hostage returns, according to surveys by the Israel Democracy Institute.
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Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2025
Just over one-quarter (28 percent), by contrast, support the continuation of the policy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2025
Just over one-quarter (28 percent), by contrast, support the continuation of the policy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Measures would typically be taken to protect business continuity, prevent unwanted entanglement and maintain control of her brand.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Test supply chain resilience and business continuity under cyber-attack scenarios.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the judge overseeing the case granted the defense team's request for a continuance and agreed to hear arguments on their motion for a new trial in October.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Each is still operational and highlights the persistence of spaceflight to withstand political volatility, but new Earth science projects could be vulnerable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While recent declines in overall crime are encouraging, the persistence of high carjacking levels and a violent crime rate exceeding that of every state and many cities show that more can be done to make D.C. safer.—
John R. Lott Jr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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