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 non-profit Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran (GAMAAN), in a report published in August 2025, found that only about 20% of Iranians in 2024 supported the continuation of the Islamic Republic.
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The news marks a continuation of a troubling injury trend for Williams, who has dealt with hamstring and shoulder problems since arriving on the 40 Acres last January.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The Lakers playing the Knicks on Sunday highlights the continuation of a five-game homestand which began with the Lakers victory over the Pacers on Friday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The continuation of Aunt Lydia’s arc will draw longtime viewers in.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The news marks a continuation of a troubling injury trend for Williams, who has dealt with hamstring and shoulder problems since arriving on the 40 Acres last January.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The Lakers playing the Knicks on Sunday highlights the continuation of a five-game homestand which began with the Lakers victory over the Pacers on Friday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The continuation of Aunt Lydia’s arc will draw longtime viewers in.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Compiling footage from as many as 30 cameras shooting a single racing sequence, and using maps as a guide, Mirrione would review the footage for specific angles, to see if the storyboards worked or not, and to maintain continuity.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Having a team that boasts continuity, coaching, and some togetherness can be a powerful thing in this tournament.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The persistence of such moves has affected the country's tourism industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks after the couple’s trip took its unexpected turn, their persistence appears to have paid off.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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