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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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The University of Miami says there is an interest in larger trials to confirm the findings, and to determine the optimal timing and duration of the GLP-1 therapy.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The effects on abuse survivors differ in their intensity, unpredictability and duration.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller has closely aligned himself with the MAGA movement, and has supported the attacks in Iran and the continuation of military action there.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other current construction projects include new equipment to help remove sand, dirt and other large items from incoming wastewater, which will help preserve the lifespan of pumps at the center.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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With regular cleaning, furniture made of these durable materials will have a longer lifespan.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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This meant that the vessel traffic service continuity reporting protocol was in effect, in which vessels had to communicate with each other.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her surprise set was meant to evoke a sense of legacy and continuity.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For Samuel, Sargool and Yousif, the recognition speaks to the years of persistence and hard work that went into forming the program in order to help students feel more valued in their language and culture.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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What stands out is a common thread of persistence and impact.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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