as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the continued drought is starting to take its toll on the region's farms
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continued
Luke Barr, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
But given the continued, unwavering support from investors, Musk and Tesla will likely be given plenty of leeway as the company continues to pull away from its core business.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Investigators determined the fire started in the synagogue’s library, which sustained extensive damage, and continued toward the sanctuary, Felton said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This points to potential continued interest in pursuing further charges after the death of Epstein.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
But given the continued, unwavering support from investors, Musk and Tesla will likely be given plenty of leeway as the company continues to pull away from its core business.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Laine stepped back from the company in 2019, but continued to appear on Good Bones alongside her daughter and their team.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Investigators determined the fire started in the synagogue’s library, which sustained extensive damage, and continued toward the sanctuary, Felton said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above roughly 125 mph, lineside signals are no longer visible enough for safe reaction, so operators use in-cab systems that provide continuous updates on speed limits and track conditions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The wind remained strong and the ground brittle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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At a time when the British elite remained fixated with Latin and Greek, the modern languages provided generations of Irishmen and women with one way of countering Anglocentrism within Irish cultural life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Twenty attackers were killed and four military personnel injured, according to Niger’s defense ministry, before normal services resumed at the airport in the morning.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even during Covid and the immediate post-Covid period, growth resumed quickly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The two ran neck-and-neck, and their battle lasted for the entire month.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Apple’s decision to withhold an iOS 18 update in December for any iPhones able to run iOS 26 also means those hundreds of millions of devices have likely not restarted.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When proceedings restarted, the Justice Department's request for Armstrong and Allen to be detained was swiftly denied, as were their requests for detention hearings.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The combination of power grids, advanced chips and the continual growth of data centers worldwide proves that AI is now a physical, capital-intensive force reshaping and deciding which economies and geopolitical players will win the next decade and beyond.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine has been facing a brutal winter, made worse as Russian strikes have caused continual power outages.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Its reservoirs have dropped dramatically as drought has persisted and water use has outstripped the shrinking supply.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an official update on the city’s winter storm response, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said crews were working around the clock as dangerous conditions persisted.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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