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
Illinois has joined other states in suing the federal government to compel the continuation of SNAP payments during the shutdown, arguing that state programs can't fill the gap on their own.
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Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
For Gibbs, the concert date is the continuation of a musical journey that the former city of Detroit architectural engineer embarked on as a fully committed professional musician, composer and producer 23 years ago.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Companies with 20 or more employees generally offer continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) that covers you and your family for up to 18 months.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the film is being billed as a stand-alone, original feature and not a sequel, spin-off or continuation of any previous adaptation of Connolly’s work.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
For Gibbs, the concert date is the continuation of a musical journey that the former city of Detroit architectural engineer embarked on as a fully committed professional musician, composer and producer 23 years ago.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Companies with 20 or more employees generally offer continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) that covers you and your family for up to 18 months.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the film is being billed as a stand-alone, original feature and not a sequel, spin-off or continuation of any previous adaptation of Connolly’s work.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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