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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
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.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
The commission declined to grant a continuance.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Hogan’s request for a continuance to amend her complaint to add more defendants, like the Town of Los Gatos or the Los Gatos Recreation Department, was denied.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
The commission declined to grant a continuance.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Hogan’s request for a continuance to amend her complaint to add more defendants, like the Town of Los Gatos or the Los Gatos Recreation Department, was denied.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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But, unlike Section 122, there’s no limit to the level or duration of tariffs arising from Section 301 investigations.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Details surrounding the mission — such as the vehicle’s payload capacity, power source duration, and specific mining technique — remain undisclosed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The recent price action marks a continuation of bitcoin’s downward trend over the past few weeks.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stewart’s continuation beyond his current one-year contract was not always a definite considering what went down months ago with his buddy, former correspondent and later late-night lead-out Stephen Colbert.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lifespan of a small breed dog is typically longer than their larger counterparts—up to about 16 years, so they are not considered seniors until age 12 usually.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Millennials, typically defined as individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are now at a point in their lives where their generational nostalgia is front and center.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His story is one of persistence, leadership and a lasting commitment to helping others.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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