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 Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
After his evaluation, the musical tide did start to gradually shift toward a more original aesthetic, but mostly due to the continued rise of regional rap cultures achieving brief moments of national spotlight rather than folks taking Trees’s words to heart.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Iran should hear a concerted line that continued escalation will carry existential risks.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
After his evaluation, the musical tide did start to gradually shift toward a more original aesthetic, but mostly due to the continued rise of regional rap cultures achieving brief moments of national spotlight rather than folks taking Trees’s words to heart.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Verb
While Jones has found less success to this point in his rookie season, Mitchell has only continued to increase his impact on the team.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Amid volatility and continuous disruptions, the greatest threat to any organization is a workforce characterized by stress, negativity, disengagement, and poor health.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Lesser said this provides an opportunity for family and community members to speak their minds and express their concerns, ensuring a continuous spotlight on the issue.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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 second challenge was particularly complex, involving the departure of several top players to a rival circuit and tough negotiations that have lasted almost two years without reaching a final solution.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The meeting lasted an hour and 20 minutes, with Johnson spending most of the time yelling at Kennedy.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So began a phase of daily training—and continual anxiety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Still, Syria’s fall might seem unimportant given that Damascus’s large air defense system proved incapable of stopping roughly 14 years of continual Israeli airstrikes, managing to shoot down only one Israeli F-16 in 2018.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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All four of Moscow airports reopened after being briefly closed, with the fifth airport, in Kaluga, reopening later on Thursday afternoon.—
Lena Medvedeva,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Canadian airline Porter Airlines will end its nonstop flight to Toronto this week after just six months as Canadian tourism to the U.S. has fallen after continued threats to its sovereignty, and substantial tariffs, from the Trump administration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The Louis will make its debut on Thursday followed by a nonstop 24-hour celebration starting Friday at midnight.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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