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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
What resulted was a seven-run inning from the Bluejays on way to the 11-4 win, marking a collapse to threaten the continuance of a season approaching the most wins in program history.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center harvested her unclaimed body for medical research, Owens and Salvant wrote in a motion, filed on Friday, requesting a continuance.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center harvested her unclaimed body for medical research, Owens and Salvant wrote in a motion, filed on Friday, requesting a continuance.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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The sensory component refers to the physical sensation of pain, encompassing its intensity, location, quality, and duration, whereas the affective aspect encompasses the emotional side of pain, including the unpleasantness associated with it, such as suffering and the desire to alleviate it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Krypto endured through the Bronze Age, too, until DC's decades of continuity got too twisted and the publisher wiped the slate clean with the event comic storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths in the mid-'80s.—
James Grebey,
Time,
10 July 2025
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LaBelle’s presence represented the beautiful continuity of Black musical excellence, connecting decades of artistry in one magical moment.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Refrigeration is key for storing cut lemons to extend their life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Advertisement Launched in 2003 by President George W. Bush, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is widely considered one of America’s most consequential programs in Africa, credited with saving over 25 million lives and scaling back the AIDS epidemic.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The move also paves the way for rookie Marcelo Mayer to remain in the majors and assume the bulk of the playing time at second base.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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