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
Twelve years in, Be My Neighbor Day is a continuation of a legacy that began here, took root here and continues to grow alongside Central Florida.
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Jennifer Cook, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The expansion is a continuation of the strategy to make its beers available in states west of the Mississippi River, using Molson Coors' Fort Worth, Texas, brewery for production.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Robinson is due back in court Tuesday afternoon for a continuation of a hearing on the matter.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
This includes shuttering Valley High School, a continuation program housed at Dublin High School.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Cook, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The expansion is a continuation of the strategy to make its beers available in states west of the Mississippi River, using Molson Coors' Fort Worth, Texas, brewery for production.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Robinson is due back in court Tuesday afternoon for a continuation of a hearing on the matter.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
This includes shuttering Valley High School, a continuation program housed at Dublin High School.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin is so iconic that the MCU basically had no choice but to bring him back 20 years later in a new continuity.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their immediate need is the continuance of church service on Sundays.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But at this point, the trend’s persistence and the thirst with which its products are consumed suggest a more profound connection between these stories and their audience.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Transferable soft skills such as problem-solving, and persistence, collaboration and empathy, fast become the tools with which to succeed.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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