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
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The warning illustrates continued concern about Chinese spying among the US and its allies despite efforts by the countries to improve ties with Beijing in recent months.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The sighting also continued the slim shoe conversation that shaped men’s footwear last summer, only in a much more casual setting.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
But his refusal to put anything in writing, and the president's continued praise for the plan, have made some senators skeptical.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The warning illustrates continued concern about Chinese spying among the US and its allies despite efforts by the countries to improve ties with Beijing in recent months.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Verb
For this poet, the first place of childhood and language is his village in the South, a place that has continued to exist in defiance of some of the most brutal forces of occupation, aggression, and now unabashed annihilation.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The sighting also continued the slim shoe conversation that shaped men’s footwear last summer, only in a much more casual setting.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continued
Adjective
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According to State Industrial, ambient scenting systems typically cost more than handheld air fresheners because they are designed for continuous, whole-space coverage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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With its high-performance materials, Prada has identified and sourced fabrics with thermal regulation, comfort, reliability and suitability for continuous wearing of the garment on missions.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Normal operations at Terminal 4 have since resumed.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Experts believe demand destruction in the world’s second-biggest economy only partly explains the reduction in oil imports, and warned that if Beijing resumed its pre-war level of crude purchases while the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, the global economic consequences could be devastating.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 June 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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Talks lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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He was panicked but brief in both calls, which lasted only seconds.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Following a complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Sharpen Scissors and Shears Like any tool with a sharp blade, household scissors and kitchen shears wear down with continual use, but aluminum foil can help.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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American freedom is a continual achievement that is secured by those willing to defend and perpetuate it.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In the race for two seats on the county’s Board of Education, far tighter races have persisted.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Questions have also persisted about previous fundraising efforts that generated more than $600,000 for Anthony's family following the fatal stabbing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continued. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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