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adjective

kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
Definition of continuednext
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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verb

past tense of continue
1
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
Adjective
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss next week’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia. — Dan Greenspan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Elected for three-year terms, members of the board of directors provide invaluable guidance to ensure the continued success of the independent music sector. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 July 2026
Verb
Its headcount, however, has continued to reduce, with a net reduction of 400 equivalent full-time roles by March 2026. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 China exported a record $412 billion worth of goods last month, blowing past analysts’ forecasts as AI and the green transition continued to drive global demand for its products. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
  1. continuous
  2. remained
  3. resumed
  4. continuing
  5. lasted
  6. restarted
  7. continual
  8. persisted
Adjective
  • With its vivid monsters and an emphatic, complex dive into the human heart, Homer has inspired countless adaptations, from stage, screen, television, comics, alongside a continuous stream of new translations.
    — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
  • More than 21 feet of continuous rust on rebar was in front of the coolers.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of continuous
Verb
  • England and Argentina remained deadlocked 0-0 with no shots on goal at either end.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • For decades, every movie remained in cinemas for at least 90 days before heading to digital platforms.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of remained
Verb
  • But even as the United States and Iran resumed their blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the economy faces a new problem.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • England resumed at 130-6 on Monday, the fourth and final day, with a distant target of 457, more than double any successful fourth-innings chase in women's test history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of resumed
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
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Negotiations lasted about a year, and will result in the church redeveloping the property into a permanent home for its 1,200 members, youth sports and community outreach.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Admissions dipped around mid-March and again in early June, when the market reached its lowest point of the year, but both occasions the downturn lasted only briefly before business rebounded.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of lasted
Verb
  • After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Definition of restarted
Adjective
  • The basketballs themselves are also protected from unnecessary surface wear and tear with the Carry’s non-friction delivery system (supports size 6 and 7 balls) that helps the basketball keep grip through continual training.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Some break off and restart again from the in-ground portion, making this a continual job.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of continual
Verb
  • The fire, however, was only 31% contained as of Monday, and was expected to continue to see flare-ups as hot and windy conditions persisted, officials said.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • Builders mixed lime with volcanic ash, setting off mineral reactions that persisted as the concrete aged.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
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