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
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Along with his advocacy, Feldman has continued his music career.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Enroll before the 2nd billing cycle for continued savings.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
This trend has continued despite a budget increase from the Indiana Department of Education (DOE), which boosted funding by more than $85 million for special education students through the 2024-2025 state budget.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Along with his advocacy, Feldman has continued his music career.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Only 6% aim for leadership, instead focusing on continuous learning and meaningful work.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Solid cabinets have a continuous direction over the edges.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Previous modeling systems captured fire and smoke behavior, but gaps remained in data accuracy and field observations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the war, the majority of the collection was sent to Göring’s estate in Berlin, where the pieces remained until the end of the war, according to the court documents.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recently, Jefferies analyst Sam Burwell resumed coverage of Brookfield Infrastructure stock with a buy rating and a price target of $35.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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He was ruled out right before the second half resumed, per the team.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the match introductions, fans also restarted their serenading after Styles' name was announced.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Cal State East Bay Chamber Orchestra restarted in the winter of 2024 with 11 members, half students and half non-students, with an eclectic repertoire reflects Roudman’s wide-open musical vision.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, Lenovo’s continual experimentation has brought us some unique laptop releases and concepts in recent years, including a laptop with a screen that expands by rolling, a laptop with an outward folding screen, laptops with foldable screens, and laptops with dual 14-inch displays.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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But also expect a continual reshaping of how knowledge, personality, and digital presence can scale—one clone at a time.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a semester in Raton, Velasco moved to the Zuni reservation in New Mexico, where challenges persisted.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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