Definition of continuednext

continued

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verb

past tense of continue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of continued
Adjective
County staff recommended continued efforts to facilitate affordable housing development. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 New initiatives around digital products like Vette and events like Vogue World will fuel continued success. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
Other roles — many capitalizing on Gortner’s grifting preacher persona — continued through the 1970s, including appearances on Medical Center and Barnaby Jones as well as TV movies Pray for the Wildcats and The Gun and the Pulpit. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 In addition to their share in Walmart, the family has continued to amass their fortune through the acquisition of sports teams. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
  • This pairs with a rear hub Bafang H720 motor that's rated for 750 W of continuous power in the US (500 W in Canada, and 250 W in Europe), and a three-speed automatic gearbox.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Flexibility and continuous improvement matter, but so does the strength of the relationship.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Though the station itself was torn down in the late 1960s, the Caledonian hotel remained, and has been under Waldorf Astoria's ownership since 2012.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • From there on out, Anderson remained a frequent collaborator with the Coen Brothers, going on to storyboard each of their films.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Palos Verdes players thought the ball was dead after stoppage for an Inglewood injury, but the officials started running the clock when play resumed, and Palos Verdes finally called a timeout.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This arrangement lasted about 50 years, during which the two countries found ways to cooperate.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 2021-22 work stoppage lasted 99 days, and a new CBA was signed on March 10.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The race restarted on lap 13, and Verstappen pounced on Antonelli, taking the lead, with Russell following into second.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Houthis launched one of their biggest attacks since hostilities restarted on Thursday, attacking across at least 20 locations.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Andersen sees energy storage, which would allow for continual energy supply even when the wind isn’t blowing, as the wind sector’s next big opportunity.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But that continual branching makes trees remarkably resilient.
    — Antonia Bowring, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Within a week, a majority of those in the treatment group had a 50% reduction in their symptoms and the effects persisted throughout the six-week follow-up period.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Only the school’s investigation, under the federal Title IX law, persisted, with a goal of deciding discipline for the students involved.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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