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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of continuance
During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Nick Reiner's arraignment was pushed to 2026 Nick Reiner's defense team asked for a continuance Wednesday in court.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The program's continuance has since remained contested in court, with the latest agreement pushing it through October.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Nick Reiner's arraignment was pushed to 2026 Nick Reiner's defense team asked for a continuance Wednesday in court.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The program's continuance has since remained contested in court, with the latest agreement pushing it through October.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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In addition, Lyon highlighted a direct correlation between the intensity and duration of training.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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For carriers and other oil-intensive industries, much depends on the duration of conflict, according to Fitch Ratings.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The smaller of the two properties is 80 acres, and will become Walnut Ridge, a 150-unit continuation of the nearby Sheldon Woods subdivision being developed by the Pulte Group.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The artist sees the pieces as a powerful form of storytelling—not to mention a strong continuation of tradition, and a way to spotlight how Indigenous innovation is evolving forward.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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This project will perform ground stabilization and replace critical bridge components, extending the lifespan of the bridge and ensuring long-term structural integrity.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s selection of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son as the next supreme leader signals continuity in Tehran’s stance and little shift in its approach to the war.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Assembly may select a revolutionary hard-liner to signal continuity.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The findings show a story of both progress and persistence.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue that state institutions have been slow to dismantle the networks and that political elites benefit directly or indirectly from their persistence.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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