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
Opposition figures argue that while Maduro’s removal created an opening, the continuation of Chavista leadership has prolonged uncertainty and delayed a democratic transition.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Some fans are speculating that AHS season 13 could be a continuation of Apocalypse and Coven, the latter being the show's third season.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Some fans are speculating that AHS season 13 could be a continuation of Apocalypse and Coven, the latter being the show's third season.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Quality also depends on continuity.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 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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Both represent persistence, innovation, and trusting our instincts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the collection expanded—through donations, acquisitions, and O’Connor’s persistence.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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