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
Despite budgetary challenges, the mission is proceeding with plans for the asteroid encounter, assuming continuation, with hopes that Congress passes a bill containing language that would save the mission.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two entities announced the continuation of a multiyear global partnership, which includes agreements focused on delivering growth and innovation in music streaming that aims to provide greater value for artists, songwriters, and consumers worldwide.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, members of the public sympathetic to the defendant touted Tamura’s actions as a laudable continuation of the defendant’s philosophy.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Born Again is not a spinoff of the Netflix series Daredevil (which ended its three season run in 2018), but instead serves as a straightforward continuation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two entities announced the continuation of a multiyear global partnership, which includes agreements focused on delivering growth and innovation in music streaming that aims to provide greater value for artists, songwriters, and consumers worldwide.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, members of the public sympathetic to the defendant touted Tamura’s actions as a laudable continuation of the defendant’s philosophy.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Born Again is not a spinoff of the Netflix series Daredevil (which ended its three season run in 2018), but instead serves as a straightforward continuation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Emami said Anaheim’s goal would also be to retain existing drivers wherever possible, with contractor transitions prioritizing continuity of service and customer experience.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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With sweeping management changes across the other divisions of Paramount Global post-merger, CBS has been an island of stability and continuity.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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But when companies dig in, persistence alone isn’t enough.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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And with that, the modern Cinderella story continues—proving that sometimes, magic is less about fairy godmothers and more about persistence, pivots, and the courage to start building your own AI Agent.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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