as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
The Cowboys’ defense is bad and Denver’s is good, but all the same, a long dry spell or a continuation of the penalty plague will not end well this weekend.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
As this column has argued ad nauseum over the last 15 years, the continuation of funding from any source is a waste of taxpayer funds.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-109, on Tuesday, giving the Dubs a statement win to start the season in a continuation of last regular season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
This is perhaps a continuation of the previous question.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
As this column has argued ad nauseum over the last 15 years, the continuation of funding from any source is a waste of taxpayer funds.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-109, on Tuesday, giving the Dubs a statement win to start the season in a continuation of last regular season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
This is perhaps a continuation of the previous question.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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In the interim, Romero McCants will lead day-to-day operations while Rashidah Butler-Jackson will assist with transition and continuity.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That focus creates continuity and trust.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The commission declined to grant a continuance.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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