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
Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to fill the gap left by the halting of SNAP benefits.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
In beauty, Chinese brands such as Chando, Proya and Maogepingalso continued their upward trajectory, outpacing many international names.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to fill the gap left by the halting of SNAP benefits.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Skull implants have continued to be a huge part of the business, but the company has since expanded into other areas of the body such as foot, ankle, and facial reconstruction products, all conceptualized with 3D designs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
In beauty, Chinese brands such as Chando, Proya and Maogepingalso continued their upward trajectory, outpacing many international names.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Successful organizations treat tech debt like financial debt, managing it proactively with a strong digital core, agility and a culture of continuous improvement.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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This dynamic will create a continuous cycle where executives look for more capital and energy every three to six months to power their initiatives, Lonsdale said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of flights were canceled and ferries and fishing boats remained in port as the storm crossed the archipelago.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stars and Stripes reported that the aircraft carrier, which returned to its home port on October 18, resumed its patrol.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sugar rush of government stimulus checks wore off, and the economy resumed its previous trajectory.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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The trial lasted less than a week, and the jury took less than two and a half hours to find Smith guilty on two counts of first-degree murder, The New York Times reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those talks lasted for five hours.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And when Hamlin’s team opted for four tires, Larson vaulted into fifth while Hamlin restarted 10th.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Liberation Day effects have largely passed, although the trade war recently restarted (and seems to have subsided partly again).—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the benchmarks examined in the analysis measure specific skills, like Russian or Arabic language abilities, while other benchmarks measure more general capabilities, like spatial reasoning and continual learning.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The real beauty of sport lies in the continual struggle against imperfection, glaring weaknesses both inner and outer.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rumors have persisted about a WWE comeback, just as John Cena is bidding farewell to fans on his retirement tour.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That love has persisted across the decades, even as his band, Rush, became one of the biggest acts in the world.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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