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
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In the most likely outcome, continued warming and drying would push the marsh past a tipping point within a few decades.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Community members continued to leave yellow flowers outside the home, a visible sign of support.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
If an action is taken by a single individual, the entire prison population wears that burden in the shape of lockdowns, continued separation, loss of programming, and a reconstruction of prison policy that will further impede humans from gaining agency towards their own transformation.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In the most likely outcome, continued warming and drying would push the marsh past a tipping point within a few decades.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Girl Scouts council 'proud' of Pim's success The support has continued in person.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Community members continued to leave yellow flowers outside the home, a visible sign of support.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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Its benefits include greater energy capture without atmospheric losses, near-continuous sunlight, as well as optimal sun-facing orientation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kaukomaa said the decision to shoot Deep Red as a continuous trilogy was informed by that experience.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bugbears of this season — wasting promising chances (though Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce deserves credit for many of those) and some vulnerability to counter-attacks — remained.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The ruling Friday morning came as restoration work begun Thursday resumed at the site of the former President’s House.—
Tassanee Vejpongsa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Had the new infrastructure been installed and tested, the powerhouse could have resumed operations within weeks.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 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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The kiss lasted about seven seconds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The protest included well over 100 students and lasted for about an hour.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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That blaze was eventually contained but restarted about a week later and grew into the Mountain fire, causing additional destruction.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Landowners restarted the application process in October.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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For continual production of round leaves even when the tree reaches maturity, plant Eucalyptus cinerea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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That creates this continual negative feedback.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even after jail, emigration, and peaceful living, in total isolation, this label has persisted.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The surgery was a common revision for issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease or weight gain that persisted after bariatric surgery.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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