as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
complained that today's youth doesn't care a continental about their elders
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Recent Examples of continental
Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 June 2018
Goals, fame and second-tier continental, as well as league success, came to the Brazilian, who became only the second man to break the world transfer record twice, all before his 21st birthday.
—SI.com, 27 May 2018
Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
On the morning of December 7, 1941, when Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, more than a hundred and twenty-five thousand people of Japanese ancestry lived in the continental United States, most of them on the West Coast.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Organizers of the Asian Games—a pan-continental, multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia—have confirmed eSports will be a demonstration event later this year.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 28 June 2018
Goals, fame and second-tier continental, as well as league success, came to the Brazilian, who became only the second man to break the world transfer record twice, all before his 21st birthday.
—SI.com, 27 May 2018
Adjective
But by no means dismiss his interpretations of continental cuisine, like the pan-seared gnocchi with white truffle and mushrooms or the scallops with saffron risotto.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
On the morning of December 7, 1941, when Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, more than a hundred and twenty-five thousand people of Japanese ancestry lived in the continental United States, most of them on the West Coast.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continental
Noun
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But does anyone worth a damn really want to go to Madison right now?—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With its higher precision, the system can better tell the difference between something dangerous (like an intercontinental ballistic missile) and things that aren't dangerous (like debris).—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Mysterio pinned Cena and celebrated with Morgan as the intercontinental champion and the AAA mega champion.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, Trump cares not a whit about bringing drug traffickers to justice.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Miss Keaton…is not a whit like the flustered ingénue she was cast to play.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And the Citation Ascend is just one of many super midsized jets in the skies as of late, thanks to the category’s perfect blend of transcontinental range, manageable costs, and tech.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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All hail the transcontinental marketing skills of Timothée Chalamet.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The social media star picked up what appeared to be kangaroo feces on the grass and gave it a lick, much to Irwin's surprise.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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And all without a lick of spandex.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Homeland Security Investigations works to disrupt transnational crime organizations and terrorist networks, according to ICE's website.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The crackdown could involve roughly 2,000 agents and officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations, the agency's investigative arm tasked with fighting transnational crimes, the officials said.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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But their annual Christmas dinner was a special hoot.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Major Japanese multinational retail holding company Fast Retailing Group has announced the appointment of Francesco Risso as creative director of GU, a sister brand of Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo, as part of the group’s corporate direction to strengthen GU’s global presence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Progressive caucus members have also discussed legislation to tighten the reporting requirements for multinational corporations who might shift profits into tax havens offshore.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Continental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continental. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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