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
Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
Last night looked like a continuation of 2025 for Machado in the field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
However, the similarities to previous hypersonic trials suggest a continuation of ongoing test activity tied to the Dark Eagle program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Kind of like a continuation of the same thing.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
Last night looked like a continuation of 2025 for Machado in the field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
However, the similarities to previous hypersonic trials suggest a continuation of ongoing test activity tied to the Dark Eagle program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Kind of like a continuation of the same thing.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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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
Noun
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His next court appearance is set for April 2, where he is expected to be arraigned, after his attorney asked for a continuance in court Wednesday, Asregadoo said.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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