as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumed
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 continued
Colin Meyn, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Today, rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks, sparking continued increases in purchase applications.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Global markets will be watching the meeting intently for any signs of a thaw or continued standoff between the world’s two biggest economies.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Today, rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks, sparking continued increases in purchase applications.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
While Jones has found less success to this point in his rookie season, Mitchell has only continued to increase his impact on the team.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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As with Everything Everywhere All at Once, the film features an almost continuous score — 72 cues adding up to 99 minutes of the 124-minute runtime, including the credits, which feature bespoke music from Son Lux.—
Lily Moayeri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Along with the Derby as the main event, the Kentucky Oaks is this country’s longest-running continuous sporting contest.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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The second challenge was particularly complex, involving the departure of several top players to a rival circuit and tough negotiations that have lasted almost two years without reaching a final solution.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The biggest opponent the Flanagan boys’ track team faced in the Class 4A state track and field meet on Saturday was continual weather delays.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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The worsening energy shortage threatens millions of residents with continual rate hikes and sporadic power outages — not to mention dashing the Northwest’s hopes of drastically reducing its contribution to climate change.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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All four of Moscow airports reopened after being briefly closed, with the fifth airport, in Kaluga, reopening later on Thursday afternoon.—
Lena Medvedeva,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Breeze Airways will begin offering the nonstop service to Pensacola on Sept. 4 with flights planned two times weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
7 May 2025
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After two years of nonstop organizing, Baum had triumphed.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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