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as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the castaways hoped that the continual broadcast of the distress signal would eventually attract attention
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
a history of continual invasions from countries to the west
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Recent Examples of continual
His whole frame was agitated by a quick and continual tremor, which his pride strove to quell, even in those circumstances of overwhelming humiliation.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
What follows is a continual struggle between the attractions of church and stage, virtue and desire, serving others and serving herself.
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Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The department went on to say that there's continual ongoing evaluations of the system's performance, though there aren't specific reporting requirements, nor are there audits.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for continual
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
What follows is a continual struggle between the attractions of church and stage, virtue and desire, serving others and serving herself.
—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The department went on to say that there's continual ongoing evaluations of the system's performance, though there aren't specific reporting requirements, nor are there audits.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for continual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continual
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The actress kept the color nearly continuous with High Sport’s Isla dress in pale blue seersucker.
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Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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The GalSafe caused only nausea and, in one case, faint flushing; the regular pork gave some patients hives, as well, and sent one woman to the hospital with recurrent vomiting.
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In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.
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The Marlins ultimately decided to move on following a demotion to Triple-A and continued offensive regression that never stabilized.
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Alvidrez said the additional revenue would help close a funding gap for transportation improvements as Denver experiences increased traffic fatalities, mobility challenges and continued growth.
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The Bell Street Bridge encampment was prioritized for closure as part of Downtown Rising – the first phase of Atlanta Rising, a multi-year campaign launched in 2025 to end unsheltered homelessness citywide and make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.
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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.
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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.
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There was periodic pushback from Steve Jobs, the visionary Apple cofounder who could be challenging, blunt, demanding and detail-obsessed.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Political experts contend that messages that seem contradictory to a candidate’s background, as well as drowning voters with incessant ads, can be jarring and off-putting to the electorate.
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Stop these incessant numbers of walks per game.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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Avelo Airlines will bring nonstop flights from the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to three Florida destinations, the airline announced on Wednesday.
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“Continual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continual. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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