as in continual
going on and on without any interruptions
a city that has been under continuous bombardment for three days
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Recent Examples of continuous
With an adequate amount of vitamin D, good sun protection, a fewer step routine and better eating habits, the glow is continuous.
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Samantha Mims, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
In July 2025, CMS stopped approving Section 1115 waivers for multi-year continuous eligibility for children.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Haxter, the system provides continuous insights and improves the planners’ ability to decide when and where resurfacing is needed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Another category of a qualified spouse is one who has been married for at least one continuous year prior to the death.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Mims, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
In July 2025, CMS stopped approving Section 1115 waivers for multi-year continuous eligibility for children.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Haxter, the system provides continuous insights and improves the planners’ ability to decide when and where resurfacing is needed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Another category of a qualified spouse is one who has been married for at least one continuous year prior to the death.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuous
Adjective
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Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This continual change has made communication between customers and carriers all the more critical, said Jack Sheehan, director, ocean freight, Northeast, Midwest and Canada at Flexport.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But as the trial date approaches and uncertainty swirls over what the lawsuit could mean for the future of stock car racing, many of the team owners expressed a feeling of urgency to see the litigation resolved and indicated the current charter system was vital for their continued existence.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Less than a week after his release was ordered in July, ICE was granted a stay by an immigration appeals court, effectively blocking Guevara’s bond, allowing for his continued detention.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 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
Adjective
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The top 15 most frequented routes all feature nonstop flights, the majority of which Boise’s main air carrier, Alaska Airlines, offers direct service.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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Later this year, American is expanding its winter schedule with a new nonstop route from Charlotte to Vail, Colorado, after announcing the service in July for the popular ski destination.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Around the globe, social and political injustices, the reappealing of human rights, ongoing genocide, and climate disasters have remained a constant and incessant onslaught.—
Katherine Singh,
Refinery29,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As parents, uninterrupted personal time is rare, and this routine carves out that space.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some can inspire family sing-alongs and dance parties, others offer an opportunity to put together a meal or to do other chores, uninterrupted.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Continuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuous. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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