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
The database initiative was funded in 2023 through August 2028, according to the agency, but continuation of this work is contingent on future appropriations from Congress.
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
There needs to be a continuation of the Behavioral Threat Assessment process to include colleges and Universities.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
There needs to be a continuation of the Behavioral Threat Assessment process to include colleges and Universities.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Ars Video The first clear result is that there is a strong continuity in the population living at Picuris.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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That said, continuity of care depends on seamless information sharing.—
Dr. Marschall Runge,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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