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
ABC News, 8 May 2026
More rain is forecast through Friday, with Gulf Coast cities — including Houston; Lake Charles, Louisiana; and New Orleans — bracing for continued wet conditions.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Meanwhile, small-scale clashes continued around the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
In its report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that rough roads and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor causing cracks to form and with continued driving the wheel stud could eventually separate from the wheel hub.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
More rain is forecast through Friday, with Gulf Coast cities — including Houston; Lake Charles, Louisiana; and New Orleans — bracing for continued wet conditions.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Verb
Myers continued to fire even after Rohani fell to the ground and began to call out for his mother, according to a copy of the criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Meanwhile, small-scale clashes continued around the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Our rate structure applies to all large-load customers that rely on significant and continuous electricity use to power their operations around the clock, including data centers.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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There are newer branching varieties that offer continuous blooms throughout the season.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Their recipe for success, however, remained depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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There weren’t as many glaring errors when the NFL also used replacement officials for one week of exhibition games and the opening week in 2001 before the labor dispute was resolved shortly after 9/11, and the regular officials returned in time when the season resumed after a one-week break.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There weren’t as many glaring errors when the NFL also used replacement officials for one week of exhibition games and the opening week in 2001 before the labor dispute was resolved shortly after 9/11, and the regular officials returned in time when the season resumed following a one-week break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 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
Verb
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That second-inning at-bat lasted three more pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Mesozoic era lasted some hundred and eighty-six million years.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Experts have suggested the longer wait times could be related to the biometric appointments, which were paused during the pandemic, being restarted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The verbal jousting restarted as public members sought to take the reins of these working groups before federal members cut in to suggest that public members were boxing federal members out of any leadership position.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McCoy spent his time at the podium reminding the crowd of roughly 700 that prayer is a continual reminder to stay close to God.—
Rachel Royster
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The continual advancement in that area is because the economics drive it forward.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The conspiracy theories — which claim NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, and subsequent missions to win the Space Race, often alleging the events were filmed in a studio — have persisted for decades.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Oh exited the series following season 10 in 2014, but Owen’s relationship issues persisted.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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