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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
Nick Reiner's arraignment was pushed to 2026 Nick Reiner's defense team asked for a continuance Wednesday in court.
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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
Around this time last year, the 24-time Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate announced his continuance on the show, extending his deal through the end of 2025.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
The commission declined to grant a continuance.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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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
Around this time last year, the 24-time Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate announced his continuance on the show, extending his deal through the end of 2025.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
The commission declined to grant a continuance.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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The union also represents Kaiser nurses who are planning to stage their own strike of unlimited duration starting Monday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Future of Storage Starts Now Looking ahead, long-duration battery energy storage will play a foundational role in building resilient, low-carbon power systems worldwide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In terms of pools, there’s both a freshwater sports pool and top floor infinity offering that, from the right angle, seems to be a continuation of the sea itself.—
Jonnie Bayfield,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Quinones said the new plan is a continuation of the first one, which covered grid investments from 2024 to 2027, but reflects the acceleration of electrification.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the financial costs of employee disengagement are significant, leadership longevity is equally critical in a context of longer lifespans and careers.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of reading ensued—books on art history, women in art, and Marina’s life and work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Passion and persistence powered the effort.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The route at the time of the collision allowed the Black Hawk to fly as close as 75 feet below planes descending to land on runway 33 at Reagan National Airport, according to the NTSB.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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