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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
Their immediate need is the continuance of church service on Sundays.
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The next month, the court ordered new restrictions on pretrial continuances.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Jan. 2026
During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The next month, the court ordered new restrictions on pretrial continuances.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Jan. 2026
During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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Its effective shuttering for the duration of the conflict has stoked a global energy crisis and stoked fears of a worldwide slowdown and rampant inflation.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Irregular sleepers showed a 20 to 88% higher all-cause mortality risk independent of duration.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many wonder if Iger’s continuation as executive chair factored into Bob Chapek’s short tenure and Iger’s sudden return to the CEO job.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s no question, just by the numbers alone, that October 7th meant the continuation of processes long under way.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The excellent active noise-cancellation feature uses batteries with an 80-hour lifespan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The original Wylfa power station, once Britain’s oldest nuclear plant, concluded 44 years of operations in 2015, having reached the end of its natural lifespan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Quality also depends on continuity.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If convicted as charged, Cruz faces up to life in state prison.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Levin, typically springy, glowered as Wolf told them about how the shutdown had devastated her life.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both represent persistence, innovation, and trusting our instincts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the collection expanded—through donations, acquisitions, and O’Connor’s persistence.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the nation’s weapons manufacturers—part of what is known inside the Beltway as the defense-industrial base, or DIB—have grown cautious after years of fast-shifting congressional priorities.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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